Which of the following regions contain some of the world's largest oil reserves?
1. Rub' al Khali
2. Orinoco Belt
3. Permian Basin
4. North Sea

Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

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Which of the following regions contain some of the world's largest oil reserves?
1. Rub' al Khali
2. Orinoco Belt
3. Permian Basin
4. North Sea

Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

The Rub' al Khali in the Arabian Peninsula holds vast conventional oil reserves, primarily in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The Orinoco Belt in Venezuela contains one of the world's largest deposits of extra-heavy crude oil. The Permian Basin in the United States is a major shale oil-producing region, contributing significantly to U.S. oil output. The North Sea, particularly in Norway and the UK, has been an important offshore oil-producing region for Europe.

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Which of the following regions contain some of the world's largest oil reserves? 1. Rub' al Khali 2. Orinoco Belt 3. Permian Basin 4. North Sea Select the correct answer using the codes below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2, and 3 only (c) 2, 3, and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4