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    In which of the following regions of India are shale gas resources found?
    1. Cambay Basin
    2. Cauvery Basin
    3. Krishna-Godavari Basin
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    A) 1 and 2 only                

    B) 3 only

    C) 2 and 3 only                

    D) 1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Research is under process for presence of shale gas in Cambay basin at Mehsana, Ahmedabad and Bharuch districts of Gujarat, Cauvery basin at Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu and in KG Basin at East and West Godavari districts of Andhra Pradesh. Ref: As per Economic Survey 2013, page 196


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