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UPPSC 2017 GS-I World Geography
Question

Which of the following cities is known as the oil capital of Europe?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Aberdeen

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Aberdeen”.
Aberdeen (Scotland) is known as the oil capital of Europe. It has been a major center for the offshore oil and gas industry since the discovery of significant North Sea oil deposits in the mid-20th century.

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