2015 · Q109
Which one among the following States is the leading producer of petroleum (crude) in India?
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- AAsom
- BGujarat
- CMaharashtra
- DAndhra Pradesh
Explanation
Among the given states, Gujarat is the leading onshore producer of crude petroleum in India from its Ankleshwar and Kalol fields. Mumbai High's offshore production is not attributed to Maharashtra in state-wise figures, and Assam and Andhra Pradesh produce less. Published analyses of official data for this question agree on Gujarat. Hence Gujarat is the leading producer.