Shahgarh area in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan was in news in the year 2006 because of which one of the following?
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- AFinding high quality gas reservesCorrect
- BFinding uranium deposits
- CFinding Zinc deposits
- DInstallation of wind power units
Explanation
The correct answer is A. The Shahgarh area in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan gained significance in 2006 due to the discovery of substantial high quality natural gas reserves. This discovery was part of extensive exploration activities led by Focus Energy and the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation which identified the region as a major potential hub for hydrocarbon energy in India. While Jaisalmer is also known for wind power, the specific news prominence of Shahgarh in 2006 was directly related to these gas findings.
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