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Question

Mumbai High is famous for ______.

The correct answer is
Petroleum Reserves

The question asks to identify the primary resource for which the Mumbai High region is known.

Petroleum Reserves: Mumbai High's Fame

Mumbai High, also known as Bombay High, is a large offshore oilfield located about 175 kilometers off the coast of Mumbai, India, in the Arabian Sea.

This region is extremely significant because it holds substantial Petroleum Reserves. It has been a major contributor to India's domestic crude oil production since its discovery in 1976.

Let's look at why the other options are not the primary reason for Mumbai High's fame:

  • Coal Reserves: While India has significant coal reserves, Mumbai High is not primarily associated with coal deposits. Coal is typically found in onshore sedimentary basins.
  • Iron Ore Reserves: Major iron ore deposits in India are found in states like Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Karnataka, not in the offshore region of Mumbai High.
  • Copper Reserves: Copper deposits are usually found in geological formations different from those in the Arabian Sea where Mumbai High is located. Major copper reserves are in states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar.

Therefore, Mumbai High is crucially important for its vast Petroleum Reserves, playing a vital role in India's energy security.

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Important Questions from Mineral and Energy Resources

  1. Arrange the following world regions in the descending order of population density:

    A. Africa

    B. North America

    C. Europe

    D. Asia

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

  2. Which one of the following is a metallic mineral?

  3. Which of the following causes of establishing Iron and Steel industries in West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand are correct?

    (A) Availability of water from rivers

    (B) Availability of high-grade iron ore

    (C) Availability of forest resources

    (D) Availability of coal for fuel in the proximity

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  4. Katanga Zambia copper belt is located in:

  5. Identify the non-conventional source of energy?

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