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India's OLDEST oil field, dating to 1889, is located at:
AMumbai High off Maharashtra coast
BAnkleshwar in Gujarat western India
CDigboi in Assam, northeast India
DKrishna-Godavari basin in Andhra Pradesh
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Digboi in Assam, northeast India
Digboi in Assam is India's oldest oil field, established in 1889. Other major sites: Ankleshwar (Gujarat), Mumbai High (offshore, Maharashtra), Krishna-Godavari basin (AP). India imports 80%+ of petroleum needs from West Asia.
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