🌍 GeographyUPSC 1999Soil

The Ravva offshore block, with great potential for oil, is located in:

aKrishna-Godavari basin
bCauvery basin
cMahanadi basin
dPalar-Pennar basin
✓ Correct answer: a) Krishna-Godavari basin
ExplanationThe Krishna-Godavari basin is a large sedimentary basin on the east coast of India, formed by the Krishna and Go- davari rivers.It extends into the Bay of Bengal and is known for its significant hydrocarbon reserves, including both oil and natural gas.The Ravva offshore block, a prolific oil and gas producing area, is located within this basin.The basin’s geo- logical history and structure have created favorable conditions for the accumulation of hydrocarbons, making it a crucial region for India’s energy sector.Geography 439 401

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