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UPSC 2006: Which one of the following companies is associated with the exploration and commercial production of oil in Barmer-Sanchore basin of Rajasthan?
(a)Cairn Energy
(b)Unocal Corporation
(c)Reliance Energy Ventures
(d)ONGC
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Cairn Energy
Cairn Energy (through its Indian subsidiary Cairn India) discovered and developed the Mangala, Bhagyam and Aishwariya oilfields in the Barmer-Sanchore basin, and is the operator of the production sharing contract for this block. Unocal, Reliance Energy Ventures and ONGC were not the lead company for this specific Rajasthan basin block. ([examrobot.com](https://examrobot.com/content/which-one-following-companies-associated-exploration-and-commercial-production-oil-barmer?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2006, GS Paper 1, as Question 112. It falls under Current Affairs > Business & Economy.
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