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  State the importance of petroleum as an energy resource. Mention any four oil fields of India.

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                  Petroleum or mineral oil is the next major energy source in India after coal. It provides fuel for heating and lighting, lubricants for machinery and raw materials for a number of manufacturing   industries.                                           Four major oilfields of India are (i) Bombay High (ii) Gujarat - Ankaleshwar and Kalol (iii) Asom - Digboi, Naharkatiya and Moran (iv) Mangala, District Barmer, Rajasthan