Question

Identify from the following, the correct statements with reference to oil refineries in India.
(A) Digboi is an example of market-based oil refinery.
(B) Tatipaka Oil Refinery is located in Andhra Pradesh.
(C) Numaligarh Oil Refinery is located in north-east India.
(D) Bina Oil Refinery is located in Madhya Pradesh.

• A. (A), (B), and (D) only
• B. (A), (C), and (D) only
• C. (A), (B), and (C) only
• D. (B), (C), and (D) only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To identify the correct statements about oil refineries in India, let's analyze each statement: 

1. (A) Digboi is an example of market-based oil refinery. Digboi is one of the oldest oil refineries in India, located in Assam. Known more for its historical value, it is not primarily market-based. Hence, this statement is incorrect.
2. (B) Tatipaka Oil Refinery is located in Andhra Pradesh. Tatipaka Oil Refinery is indeed located in Andhra Pradesh. This statement is correct.
3. (C) Numaligarh Oil Refinery is located in north-east India. Numaligarh Oil Refinery is situated in Assam, which is in north-east India. Therefore, this statement is correct.
4. (D) Bina Oil Refinery is located in Madhya Pradesh. Bina Oil Refinery is indeed located in Madhya Pradesh. Thus, this statement is correct.

Based on the analysis, the correct statements are (B), (C), and (D). Therefore, the correct option is: (B), (C), and (D) only

Answer 2

Let’s analyze each statement:

• (A) Digboi is an example of market-based oil refinery: This is correct. Digboi Oil Refinery in Assam is one of the oldest oil refineries in India, and it is considered market-based, catering to the demand of refined petroleum products.
• (B) Tatipaka Oil Refinery is located in Andhra Pradesh: This is incorrect. The Tatipaka Oil Refinery is actually located in Andhra Pradesh, but it is a relatively small refinery and does not have the same scale as others, and it mainly processes oil extracted from nearby oil fields.
• (C) Numaligarh Oil Refinery is located in north-east India: This is correct. Numaligarh Oil Refinery is located in Assam, in the northeastern region of India.
• (D) Bina Oil Refinery is located in Madhya Pradesh: This is correct. Bina Oil Refinery is located in Madhya Pradesh and is one of the important refineries in central India.

Thus, the correct statements are (A), (C), and (D).

Therefore, the correct answer is (B): (A), (C) and (D) only.