Commercial production of mineral oil has started in which one of the areas of India, labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the map given below:
✓ Correct answer: c) 3
ExplanationThe Krishna-Godavari (KG) Basin is located along India’s eastern coast spanning 50,000 square kilometers.It covers parts of Andhra Pradesh and extends into the Bay of Bengal.It is a peri-cratonic passive margin basin, formed by sediment deposition from the Krishna and Godavari rivers over millions of years which created formations rich in hydrocarbons.The KG Basin holds significant oil and gas reserves, with deposits found in diverse geological layers extending from Permo-Triassic sandstones (onshore) to Pleistocene complexes (offshore).ONGC has been a key player in its exploration, alongside private firms like Reliance Industries.Major discoveries include the Ravva oil field (offshore) and Kaikalur, Vadali, and Mori (onshore).The KG-D6 block which is operated by Reliance contains some of India’s largest natural gas reserves.403
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