Question

Identify from the following, the correct statements with reference to oil refineries in India.
(A) Digboi is an example of market-based oil refinery.
(B) Tatipaka Oil Refinery is located in Andhra Pradesh.
(C) Numaligarh Oil Refinery is located in north-east India.
(D) Bina Oil Refinery is located in Madhya Pradesh.

• A. (A), (B), and (D) only
• B. (A), (C), and (D) only
• C. (A), (B), and (C) only
• D. (B), (C), and (D) only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Analysis of statements regarding oil refineries in India:

1. (A) Digboi is a market-based oil refinery. Digboi, located in Assam, is historically significant but not primarily market-based. This statement is incorrect.
2. (B) Tatipaka Oil Refinery is located in Andhra Pradesh. This statement is correct.
3. (C) Numaligarh Oil Refinery is located in north-east India. Numaligarh Oil Refinery is in Assam, which is in north-east India. This statement is correct.
4. (D) Bina Oil Refinery is located in Madhya Pradesh. This statement is correct.

Correct statements are (B), (C), and (D). The correct option is: (B), (C), and (D) only.