Question 8 - MCQ Questions (1 Mark) - Chapter 5 Class 10 Geography - Minerals and Energy Resources - Geography

Which of the following is an offshore oil field?

(A) Ankleshwar

(B) Digboi

(C) Kalol

(D) Mumbai High

Answer :

So, the correct answer is (D) : Mumbai High

Explanation :

The term “offshore” means “ off the coast”. 

In oil and gas extraction, “offshore” refers to the development of oil fields and natural gas deposits under the ocean. While, Onshore, refers to an oil, natural gas or condensate field that is under the land.

Mumbai high is an offshore oil field.

Let’s check other options :

• Option (A): Ankaleshwar : is an onshore oil field. So, it is incorrect.
• Option (B) : Digboi : is an onshore oil field. So, it is incorrect.
• Option (C ) : Kalol :   is an onshore oil field. So, it is incorrect.
• Option (D) : Mumbai High : is an offshore oil field. So, it is correct.