Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2012 GS-1 World Geography
Question

The largest proven oil reserve of the world lies in

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Venezuela

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Venezuela”.
As of 2022, Venezuela has the largest proven oil reserves in the world, with 303.221 billion barrels.

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