GK Question

geography medium mcq

Which is India's first offshore oil field?

  1. Mumbai High
  2. Krishna-Godavari Basin
  3. Cauvery Basin
  4. Andaman Basin

Answer: Mumbai High

Mumbai High (formerly Bombay High) is India's first and largest offshore oil field, discovered in 1974. Located in the Arabian Sea, it contributes about 40% of India's domestic oil production. It is operated by ONGC.

Topic Indian Energy
Exam Relevance SSC CGL, UPSC, Banking