UPSC Prelims 2013 – Question 12

Q: Consider the following statements:

• Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds.
• Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma.
• Dharwars are famous for petroleum.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3
d) None

Correct Answer: Option (b)

• Natural gas is obtained along with oil in all the oil fields but exclusive reserves have been located along the eastern coast as well as (Tamil Nadu, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh), Tripura, Rajasthan and off-shore wells in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Crude petroleum occurs in sedimentary rocks of the tertiary period. Kodarma (Jharkhand) is well known for Mica reserve. Hence, option (b) is correct.

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