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Q. Which one of the following is known as the largest petroleum deposit in the world?

  • (A) Kirkuk
  • (B) Dubai
  • (C) Abadan
  • (D) Ghawar
  • Correct Answer - Option(D)
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Explanation by: Admin

Ghawar Field (located in Saudi Arabia) is the largest conventional petroleum (oil) field in the world.

  • Location: Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia
  • Discovered: 1948
  • Length: About 280 km (174 miles)
  • Significance: It has produced more than 65 billion barrels of oil since production began.
  • It continues to be a major source of crude oil for global markets.

Why not the others?

  • (A) Kirkuk – Located in Iraq, it’s one of the oldest oil fields but not the largest.
  • (B) Dubai – Dubai has some oil, but its reserves are small compared to others; it is better known for tourism and trade.
  • (C) Abadan – Located in Iran, known for its large refinery but not for having the largest deposit.

Hence, Ghawar is known as the largest petroleum deposit in the world.

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