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With reference to the petroleum and natural gas resources of India, consider the following statements:

1. Digboi in Assam is the oldest operating oil field in India.
2. The Krishna-Godavari (KG) basin is a major deep-water natural gas reserve region located on the eastern coast of India.
3. Mumbai High is an onshore petroleum field situated in the Gujarat Cambay basin.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 onlyAnswer
  2. B
    2 and 3 only
  3. C
    1 and 3 only
  4. D
    1, 2 and 3

Answer

Statements 1 and 2 are correct, while statement 3 is incorrect.
The combination stating '1 and 2 only' is correct because Digboi (Assam) holds historical status as India's premier operational oil field, and the Krishna-Godavari basin is a leading reserve for natural gas. Statement 3 is false because Mumbai High is located off the western coast in the Arabian Sea as an offshore oil field.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding Digboi oilfield.
Statement 1 is correct.
Digboi oilfield located in the Tinsukia district of Assam was drilled in the late 19th century and remains the oldest operating oil well/refinery region in India.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding the Krishna-Godavari basin.
Statement 2 is correct.
The Krishna-Godavari (KG) offshore basin along the Andhra Pradesh coast is one of India's prominent deep-water hydrocarbon reserves, primarily known for major natural gas discoveries.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding Mumbai High's physical location.
Statement 3 is incorrect.
Mumbai High (formerly Bombay High) is an offshore oilfield situated approximately 176 km off the Mumbai coast in the Arabian Sea, controlled by ONGC, not an onshore field in the Cambay basin.

Key Concept

Classification and Regional Distribution of Hydrocarbon Resources in India
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Mineral and Energy Resources of India

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