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UPPSC PCS 2017 · Question 60 of 149

Which of the following cities is know as the oil capital of Europe?

Geography

  1. ABelfast
  2. BAberdeenCorrect
  3. CLeeds
  4. DLiverpool

Answer: B. Aberdeen

Explanation

Aberdeen became the center of Europe's petroleum industry following the discovery of significant oil reserves in the North Sea in the late 20th century. Aberdeen is often referred to as the Oil Capital of Europe due to the second largest heliport in the world and an important shipping port serving oil from the ocean.

Source: edurev.in UPPSC Prelims 2017 GS Paper I with Answer Key and Solutions

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