Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Mineral and Energy resources

Question:
Digboi oil refinery is an example of which type of refinery?
Options:
Field based
Market Based
Area Based
Both 1 and 2
Correct Answer:
Field based
Explanation:
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.