Question

Consider the following statements about Petroleum and Natural Gas: Which of the statements are correct?

1. Mumbai High is India's largest petroleum mine.
2. ONGC was established in 1956.
3. The first public sector undertaking refinery is located in Koyali, Gujarat.

• A. All
• B. i only
• C. i, ii
• D. ii only

Answer 1

Answer:

C. i, ii

Petroleum and Natural Gas in India

• Mumbai High: This is a significant offshore oilfield located in the Arabian Sea, about 160 km west of Mumbai. It is India's largest petroleum-producing region, contributing a substantial portion of the country's crude oil and natural gas. It is not a 'mine' in the conventional sense but an offshore extraction site.

• Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC): This is India's largest crude oil and natural gas company. It was established on June 14, 1956, as a state-owned enterprise to explore and develop India's oil and natural gas resources.

• Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Refineries: India's first public sector refinery was established in Koyali, Gujarat. This refinery, now known as the Gujarat Refinery, was commissioned in 1965 and is operated by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). It plays a crucial role in processing crude oil into various petroleum products.