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UPSC Prelims 2025 Paper-I 📅 25 May, 2025

Consider the following activities:
I. Production of crude oil
II. Refining, storage and distribution of petroleum
III. Marketing and sale of petroleum products
IV. Production of natural gas.

How many of the above activities are regulated by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board in our country?

A
Only one
B
Only two
C
Only three
D
All the four
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UPSC Prelims
2025 • 25 May, 2025 • Paper-I
Consider the following activities:
I. Production of crude oil
II. Refining, storage and distribution of petroleum
III. Marketing and sale of petroleum products
IV. Production of natural gas.

How many of the above activities are regulated by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board in our country?
Correct Answer
Only two
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) regulates midstream and downstream activities like refining, storage, distribution, and marketing (Statem......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2025
Ref. Subject Economy
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Energy Sector
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Introduction ▼
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) regulates midstream and downstream activities like refining, storage, distribution, and marketing (Statements II and III). Upstream activities like the production of crude oil and natural gas (Statements I and IV) are regulated by the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH).
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