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Match the following facts regarding petroleum and natural gas.

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Krishna-Godavari delta
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Assam
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Ankaleshwar Mines
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CNG
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Solution

  • Petroleum is found in Mumbai High in Maharashtra, Ankaleshwar mines in Gujarat and Digboi in Assam. Assam is India’s oldest petroleum producing state.
  • Large reserves of natural gas are found in the Krishna-Godavari delta, Mumbai High and in the Gulf of Cambay. Sizable reserves of natural gas are also found in the Andaman and Nicobar islands.
  • Natural gas is extensively used in vehicles in its compressed form called Compressed Natural Gas or CNG.

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