_______ is the largest producer of crude oil and natural gas in India.

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation).
· ONGC is the largest producer of crude oil and natural gas in India. It contributes to over 70% of the country’s domestic production of crude oil and natural gas.
· It is a state-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, and plays a crucial role in meeting the country's energy needs.
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· BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited): An engineering and manufacturing company focused on power generation equipment but not involved in oil and gas production.
· NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation): The largest power generation company in India, primarily focused on electricity production from thermal, hydro, and renewable sources.
· SAIL (Steel Authority of India Limited): A leading steel-making company in India, involved in steel production and not in oil and gas .