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Where is the oldest operational oil refinery in India located?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Digboi
  2. Jamnagar
  3. Barauni
  4. Haldia

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Digboi

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Digboi šŸ“š Explanation: The Digboi oil refinery in Assam is the oldest operational oil refinery in India and the true birthplace of the Indian oil industry. Commercial oil was first discovered here in the late 19th century, and the refinery was officially commissioned in 1901. Even today, it continues to operate as an active, modernized unit of the Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL).