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Oil Refineries and Potential Oil Fields Quiz

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Which major oil refinery is situated near Kolkata, West Bengal?

Vishakapatnam
Koyali
Digboi
Haldia (correct)

Where are the oil fields that have been discovered in the Cavery, Krishna, and Godavari Basins located?

Kolkata
Andhra Pradesh (correct)
Bihar
Assam

Which major oil refinery is situated in Assam and refines oil from Moran and Naharkatiya?

Digboi (correct)
Barauni
Vishakapatnam
Koyali

Why is crude oil refined and processed in oil refineries?

To decrease impurities (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which region in India is known as the chief producer of oil?

Northern Region (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is responsible for carrying out oil exploration and drilling in India?

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) (C) Signup and view all the answers

In which state is the Mumbai High oilfield located?

Maharashtra (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which region has the oldest oil well in India, dating back to 1867?

Northeast Region (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why are most refineries in India situated near seaports?

To reduce the risk of transporting highly inflammable oil. (A) Signup and view all the answers

From where does India derive a significant portion of its natural gas?

Mumbai High (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where were huge reserves of natural gas recently discovered in India?

Andhra Coast in the Krishna Basin (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Chennai Refinery play in the oil industry in India?

Produces superior lubricating oils and elemental sulphur (A) Signup and view all the answers

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