Mineral oil and natural gas are important mineral resources found in Gujarat. Where are their major reserves located?

Gulf of Khambhat region
Kutch region
Sabarmati basin
Saurashtra

The correct answer is: a) Gulf of Khambhat region.

The Gulf of Khambhat is a shallow, semi-enclosed bay on the west coast of India, between the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. It is a major oil and natural gas producing region, with the largest reserves located in the Cambay basin. The Cambay basin is a sedimentary basin that covers an area of about 20,000 square kilometers in the Gulf of Khambhat. It is a major source of oil and natural gas in India, and has been producing hydrocarbons since the 1950s.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • The Kutch region is a desert region in the northwestern part of Gujarat. It does not have any major oil or natural gas reserves.
  • The Sabarmati basin is a river basin in the northern part of Gujarat. It does have some oil and natural gas reserves, but they are not as significant as those in the Gulf of Khambhat.
  • The Saurashtra region is a peninsula in the western part of Gujarat. It does not have any major oil or natural gas reserves.