Question

The Only off-shore oil field in India is ………………………………………..
A. Ankleshwar
B. Koyali
C. Visakhapatnam
D. Bombay High

Answer 1

Hint: The oil field is 176 km off the west coast in the Gulf of Cambay in India. The oil field is in about 75m of water. It is run by India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation.

Complete Answer:
- Option A) Ankleshwar – is an incorrect answer because the only off-shore oil field is not called Ankleshwar. Ankleshwar is a city in the Bharuch district of the state of Gujarat, India. Thus, it is incorrect here.
- Option B) Koyali – is an incorrect answer because the only off-shore oil field in India is not in Koyali. The Gujarat refinery is located in Koyali, Vadodara in Gujarat. It is the second largest refinery owned by the Indian Oil Corporation after Panipat refinery. Thus, it is incorrect here.
- Option C) Visakhapatnam – is an incorrect answer because the only offshore oil field in India is not in Visakhapatnam. Visakhapatnam is a city in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. Visakhapatnam is famous for its beaches and its destination of tourists. It is the executive capital of Andhra Pradesh and the most populated and largest city of Andhra Pradesh. Thus, it is incorrect here.
- Option D) Bombay High – is a correct answer because the only off-shore oil field in India is Bombay High. Mumbai High is 176 km off the west coast in the Gulf of Cambay in Mumbai in India. The oil field is in about 75m of water. It is run by India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation.

Hence, the option D is the correct answer.

Note: The term “offshore” means “off the coast”. It states the development of oil fields and natural gas deposits under the ocean. It is used as a form of energy generation by means of wind power plants.