Identify the place that is not an oil field:

Identify the place that is not an oil field:

Naharkatiya
Kalol
Ledo
Ankleshwar
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2015
Ledo is primarily known for its coal mining history and railway connection. It is a town in Assam. While the region around Assam is rich in oil, Ledo itself is not identified as a major oil field. Naharkatiya and Kalol are significant oil fields in Assam and Gujarat, respectively. Ankleshwar is also a prominent oil field in Gujarat.
The question tests knowledge of prominent oil fields in India and the ability to identify a place not known primarily for oil extraction.
Major oil fields in India include onshore fields like Digboi, Naharkatiya, Moran-Hugrijan, Rudrasagar, Lakwa (all in Assam); Ankleshwar, Kalol, Mehsana, Nawagam (all in Gujarat); and offshore fields like Mumbai High, Bassein, and Aliabet.
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