Question

Which of the following countries would account for maximum petroleum production of the World?

• A. Saudi Arabia, Iran, Kazakhstan, U.S., Nigeria
• B. Russia, U.S., Iran, China, Saudi Arabia
• C. Saudi Arabia, U.S., Venezuela, Iran, Iraq
• D. Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Libya
• E. Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Venezuela

Hint:

Look for Russia, U.S., and Saudi Arabia as top oil producers; include other significant producers like Iran or China.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Identify major oil producers.
The world's top oil-producing countries include Russia, the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and Iran, with significant contributions to global output.
Step 2: Evaluate the options.
Option (B) includes Russia, U.S., Iran, China, and Saudi Arabia, covering the top producers, with China also having notable production.
Step 3: Eliminate distractors.
(A), (C), (D), (E) include countries with lower production (e.g., Kazakhstan, Venezuela, Libya) or miss key producers.
Therefore: The correct answer is (B). \[ \boxed{\text{B}} \]