Question

The oldest Oil Refinery in India is at:

• A. Ilaldia, near Kolkata
• B. Digboy, Assam
• C. Noormati, Assam
• D. Kovali, near Baroda

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Digboy, Assam

rude 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.