Which one among the following States is the leading producer of petroleum (crude) in India ?

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Q: 108 (CAPF/2015)

Which one among the following States is the leading producer of petroleum (crude) in India ?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

CAPF

stats: 

0,19,49,26,18,19,5

keywords: 

{'assam': [13, 2, 2, 11], 'petroleum': [3, 1, 3, 10], 'andhra pradesh': [5, 0, 4, 6], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'maharashtra': [1, 0, 0, 1], 'gujarat': [2, 0, 1, 1], 'states': [1, 0, 0, 1], 'producer': [6, 1, 4, 9], 'crude': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

The correct answer is option 3: Maharashtra. Maharashtra is the leading producer of petroleum (crude) in India.

Let`s dissect each option to better understand why Maharashtra is the correct answer:

- Option 1: Assam. Assam is known for its oil reserves, and it is one of the major producers of petroleum in India. However, it is not the leading producer compared to Maharashtra.

- Option 2: Gujarat. Gujarat is also a significant producer of petroleum in India, thanks to the presence of the Jamnagar refinery, one of the largest refineries in the world. However, Gujarat is not the leading producer compared to Maharashtra.

- Option 3: Maharashtra. As mentioned earlier, Maharashtra is the leading producer of petroleum in India. The state is home to the Mumbai High oilfields, which are one of the largest sources of crude oil in the country.

- Option 4: Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh does have some oil and gas reserves, but it is not as significant as the production in Maharashtra.

Therefore, based on the options provided, the correct answer is option 3: Maharashtra.