In India, petroleum was first discovered at ________ in Assam.
A
Digboi
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B
Bombay High
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C
Ankaleshwar
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D
Lakhimpur
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Solution
The correct option is A Digboi In
India, petroleum was first discovered at Digboi in Assam. Digboi is a town in
Tinsukia district in the north-eastern part of the state of Assam. Petroleum was
discovered here in late 19th century. Digboi is known as the Oil City of Assam.
The first refinery was started here as early as 1901. Digboi has the oldest oil
well in operation.