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Difficulty: MediumIndustrial and Economic Geography of India

Which of the following represents the correct sequence of these major petroleum refineries in India when arranged from North to South based on their geographical location?

  1. 1Panipat Refinery
  2. 2Mathura Refinery
  3. 3Bina Refinery
  4. 4Kochi Refinery

Answer

The correct sequence from North to South is Panipat Refinery, Mathura Refinery, Bina Refinery, and Kochi Refinery.
Panipat Refinery in Haryana (~29.4° N) is the northernmost facility, followed by Mathura Refinery in Uttar Pradesh (~27.5° N), Bina Refinery in Madhya Pradesh (~24.2° N), and Kochi Refinery in Kerala (~9.9° N) as the southernmost.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the state location and approximate latitude for each petroleum refinery.
Panipat Refinery is in Haryana (~29.4° N), Mathura Refinery is in Uttar Pradesh (~27.5° N), Bina Refinery is in Madhya Pradesh (~24.2° N), and Kochi Refinery is in Kerala (~9.9° N).
Determining relative latitudinal positions is necessary to establish the north-to-south spatial alignment.
2
Arrange the refineries in descending order of their latitude values.
Panipat (29.4° N) → Mathura (27.5° N) → Bina (24.2° N) → Kochi (9.9° N).
A higher latitude value corresponds to a position further north on the map of India.

Key Concept

Spatial distribution and latitudinal orientation of major oil refineries in India
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Industrial and Economic Geography of India

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