Q102
The first oil well in India was dug at ________
A.
Bombay High
B.
Moran
C.
Digboi
AnswerD.
Naharkatiya
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The first oil well in India was dug at Digboi. Crude oil was discovered here in late 19th century. Digboi is known as the Oil City of Assam where the first oil well in Asia was drilled. The first refinery was started here as early as 1901. Digboi has the oldest oil well in operation.