In which basin did ONGC commence the first oil production from the deep-water KG-DWN 98/2 Block?
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Ganges River basin
Correct Answer :
A. Krishna Godavari basin
ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) reached a milestone on January 7 by starting oil production from the KG-DWN 98/2 Block, located in the Krishna Godavari basin off the Bay of Bengal on the Kakinada coast.
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