UPPSC 2012 GS-1 Indian Geography
Question

Most of the production of Natural gas in India comes from:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Bombay High

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bombay High”.

Most of the production of natural gas in India comes from offshore fields located in the western offshore areas, particularly in the Bombay High region. Almost 70 percent of India's natural gas reserves are found in Bombay High basin and in Gujarat.

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