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Consider the following statements with reference to mineral oil production in India.

1. Ankleshwar, Kalol, Mehsana and Kosamba are the important Mineral oil producing regions of Maharashtra.

2. Mineral oil deposits have been found in the Krishna-Godavari-Kaveri basin in South India.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are CORRECT?

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SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Paper 1 Question Paper (19-Jan-2026)
The correct answer is
2 only

Statement Analysis: Mineral Oil Production in India

This section analyzes the two statements provided regarding mineral oil production regions in India.

Statement 1: Incorrect

Statement 1 is incorrect. It identifies Ankleshwar, Kalol, Mehsana, and Kosamba as important Mineral oil producing regions of Maharashtra. However, these significant mineral oil producing regions are located in the state of Gujarat, not Maharashtra.

Statement 2: Correct

Statement 2 is correct. Mineral oil deposits, including crude oil and natural gas, have indeed been discovered and are being produced in the sedimentary basins along the eastern coast of South India, specifically the Krishna-Godavari (KG) basin and the Kaveri basin.

Conclusion

Based on the analysis:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect due to the wrong state attribution.
  • Statement 2 is correct as the KG-Kaveri basin is a known mineral oil-producing region.

Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.

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