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Hydrocarbons & Energy MCQ — 2 Practice Questions with Answers

Practice 2 Hydrocarbons & Energy multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Ideal for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.

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Q1. With reference to the Data Driven Exploration Conference held on April 18, 2026, consider the following statements: 1. The conference was organised by the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. 2. It was held under the Samudra Manthan — National Offshore Mission. 3. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India is moving from blind exploration to data-driven discovery. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A 1 and 2 only
B 2 and 3 only
C 1, 2 and 3 Correct
D 1 and 3 only

Explanation

All three statements are correct. The conference was organised by DGH under MoPNG, was held under the Samudra Manthan — National Offshore Mission, and Minister Hardeep Singh Puri made the statement on India moving from blind exploration to data-driven discovery while addressing 80+ delegates.

Q2. With reference to the Open Acreage Licensing Programme (OALP) and India's offshore exploration architecture as discussed at the April 18, 2026 Data Driven Exploration Conference, consider the following statements: 1. OALP allows exploration and production companies to carve out and bid for blocks of their choice on a year-round basis. 2. The Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) operates as the upstream technical regulator under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only
B 2 only
C Neither 1 nor 2
D Both 1 and 2 Correct

Explanation

Both statements are correct. OALP, launched as part of the Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP), enables companies to identify acreage and submit Expressions of Interest year-round through the National Data Repository. DGH operates as the upstream technical regulator under MoPNG and was the host of the April 18, 2026 Data Driven Exploration Conference.

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