Correct option is C
· The ‘Kalol’, ‘Mehsana’, and ‘Nawagam’ oil fields are located in the state of Gujarat, which is one of the major oil-producing regions in India.
· These oil fields are operated by ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation), and they have been significant contributors to India’s domestic oil production.
- Gujarat is home to several important oil reserves, and the Mehsana oil field, in particular, is one of the largest onshore oil fields in India.
- The state also has extensive petroleum refining and petrochemical industries, further supporting its role in India’s energy sector.
- Rajasthan : Rajasthan does have some oil reserves, notably the Barmer oil field, but it is not associated with the Kalol, Mehsana, and Nawagam fields.
- Assam: Assam is known for its Digboi oil refinery and some oil fields, but not for the fields mentioned in the question.
- Maharashtra: Maharashtra does have significant oil and gas reserves, especially offshore fields like Bombay High, but the fields mentioned in the question are in Gujarat.