Question

Ankaleshwar and Navagaon are two oil fields in

• A. Gujarat
• B. Bihar
• C. West Bengal
• D. Assam

Hint:

Both fields lie in the Cambay basin of western India.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

This question tests basic knowledge of India's petroleum-producing regions, a recurring static GK topic in MBA entrance exams.

1. Gujarat: Correct. Ankleshwar and Navagam are onshore oil fields in the Cambay basin of Gujarat, developed by ONGC starting in the 1960s.
2. Bihar: Incorrect. Bihar is not known for petroleum reserves; it has some coal deposits but no major oil fields.
3. West Bengal: Incorrect. The state has limited hydrocarbon output and no fields by these names.
4. Assam: Incorrect. Assam's well known oil fields are Digboi, Naharkatiya and Moran, which are different from Ankaleshwar and Navagaon.

The correct option is A, Gujarat, since both fields lie in the state's Cambay basin.