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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2015 — General Studies · Question 164 of 200

Q164
Geography (incl. West Bengal)Minerals, Energy & Industry
Petroleum Refineries in India mostly have
  1. a.Oilfield locations
  2. b.Port locations
  3. c.Pipeline terminal locations
  4. d.All of the above

Answer: (D) All of the above

Petroleum refineries in India are located at all three types of sites: near oilfields (Digboi, Numaligarh), at ports for imported crude (Kochi, Jamnagar, Paradip), and at pipeline terminals (Mathura, Bongaigaon). This variety allows efficient processing of both domestic and imported crude oil.