Which of the following States has no oil refinery?

2018

Which of the following States has no oil refinery?

  1. A.

    Gujarat

  2. B.

    Kerala

  3. C.

    Chhattisgarh

  4. D.

    West Bengal

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Correct answer: C

Oil refineries are typically located near oil production centers or coastal areas for easy import/export.

  • Gujarat: Has several refineries, including the massive private sector Reliance refinery in Jamnagar and the public sector IOCL refinery in Koyali (Vadodara).

  • Kerala: Has the Kochi Refinery, which is a prominent crude oil refinery in southern India operated by Bharat Petroleum (BPCL).

  • West Bengal: Has the Haldia Refinery, operated by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).

  • Chhattisgarh: It is a landlocked state rich in minerals like coal and iron ore, but it does not have any crude oil refineries.

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