Indian Geography UPPSC 2003 GS-I
Question

OIL is an undertaking engaged in:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: oil exploration

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “oil exploration”.

OIL (Oil India Limited) is engaged in exploration, production and transportation of crude oil, natural gas and production of LPG with its Field Headquarters (FHQ) at Duliajan, Dibrugarh, Assam.

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