Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Mineral and Energy resources

Question:

Which of the following is NOT a type of refinery in India?

Options:

Field based

Market Based

River Based

None of the above

Correct Answer:

River Based

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3: River Based

Oil extracted from the wells is crude oil and contains many impurities. It cannot be used directly. It needs to be refined. There are two types of refineries in India: (a) field-based and (b) market-based. Digboi is an example of field-based and Barauni is an example of market-based refinery.