In which part of India was the first oil reserve discovered?
A
Maharashtra
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B
Tamil Nadu
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C
Andhra Pradesh
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D
Assam
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Solution
The correct option is D
Assam
Assam was first Indian state to have oil wells. Crude oil was discovered here in late 19th century in the town of Digboi. In fact, the Digboi oil wells were the first in Asia.