Question

Which of the following is the oldest oil producing state of India?
(A) Gujarat
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Assam
(D) Andaman Nicobar Island

Answer 1

Hint Oil and gas are the fossil fuels which are found in some states of India. Assam is the oldest oil producing state of India. The oldest oil well was operated in Digboi from 1901. Bombay High is also a major oil producing place but the oldest state is Assam in this context.

Complete answer:
Oil and gas are the major energy sources in India after coal. Government companies like ONGC have the major share in production of oil and gas and the private sector has a share of about 30%.
The oldest oil well was dug out in Digboi in Assam in 1901. Assam is the oldest oil producing state of India. The first oil well was drilled in 1859 in the USA. ASSAM Oil Company drilled the first oil well of Asia in Digboi in 1901.
The largest oilfield of India is Bombay High which is operated and managed by ONGC.
The other important oilfields of Assam are Hugrijan, and Naharakatiya.

Therefore, the oldest oil producing state of India is Assam and thus the correct option from the above option is option C.

Note:
The oldest oil producing state in India is Assam. The oil well drilled in Digboi in 1901 is the oldest oil well of Asia. The largest producer of oils in India is the Bombay High which is managed and operates by ONGC but the oldest one lies in Assam.