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The largest reserve of crude oil in India is found in
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- Assam
- Gujarat
- Eastern offshore
- Western offshore
Correct Option: D
India had about 125 Million metric tonne of proven oil reserves as April 2010 or 5.26 billion barrels as per EIA estimate for 2009, which is the second-largest amount in the Asia-Pacific region behind China. Most of India's crude oil reserves are located in the western coast (Mumbai High) and in the northeastern parts of the country, although considerable undeveloped reserves are also located in the offshore Bay of Bengal and in the state of Rajasthan.