Question

Explain the distribution of mineral oil in india

Answer 1

The mineral oil resources of India are distributed in three important basins.

1. Upper Assam or the Naharkatia-Moran, Region: Major oil wells in this region are Digboi, Naharkatia, Moran, Lakwa, Sibs agar and Rudrasagar.

2. Bombay High: This is an offshore source, lying north-west of Mumbai.

3. Cambay Basin:  major oil-wells are Ankaleshwar, Kosamba, Kalol, Dhalka, Mahesana, Nawagam and Sobhasan.

Answer 2

Mineral oil is also called petroleum and it has organic origins. It is mostly found in sedimentary basins , shallow depressions and sea. Major distribution of mineral oil in India is categorized into three basins namely Upper asim( Digboi, Naharkatia, Moran, Lakwa, Sibs agar and Rudrasagar.) , Bombay high ( 167 km northwest to mumbai ) and cambay basin ( state of Gujarat and major oil-wells are Ankaleshwar, Kosamba, Kalol, Dhalka, Mahesana, Nawagam and Sobhasan)