Question

Where and when was oil first struck in India?

Answer 1

Answer:

Digboi. Crude oil was discovered here in late 19th century. Digboi is known as the Oil City of Assam where the first oil well in Asia was drilled. The first refinery was started here as early as 1901

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Digboi, Assam in 1901

Explanation:

The first oil well in the world was drilled by Colonel Edwin Drake in Pennsylvania in 1859. However in India, the first oil well was drilled in 1901 at Digboi, Assam. Hence Digboi is known as the Oil City of Assam as the first oil well in Asia was drilled here. The first refinery was started here as early as 1901. Digboi has the oldest oil well in operation.