Mumbai High is famous for -
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Oil fields
Mumbai High lies 160 km off Mumbai in the Arabian Sea. Oil was found there in 1973.
NCERT (2026-27): “Crude petroleum occurs in sedimentary rocks of the tertiary period. … In Assam, Digboi, Naharkatiya and Moran are important oil producing areas. The major oilfields of Gujarat are Ankaleshwar, Kalol, Mehsana, Nawagam, Kosamba and Lunej. Mumbai High which lies 160 km off Mumbai was discovered in 1973 and production commenced in 1976.” |