Indian Geography UPPSC 2004 GS-I
Question

The leading petroleum producing state of India is:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Gujarat

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Gujarat”.

Rajasthan is India's greatest petroleum production, followed by Gujarat and Assam.

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