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Geography GK · Q276

Miscellaneous World Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 276

Q276

The Persian Gulf region is rich in ________.

A.
Crude oil reserves
Answer
B.
Iron ore reserves
C.
Bauxite ore reserves
D.
Uranium ore reserves

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Persian Gulf region is rich in Crude oil reserves. The Persian Gulf countries contain a significant percentage of the world's oil reserves and production capacity: Proven oil reserves of 728 billion barrels, representing 55% of the world's oil reserves at the end of 2006.