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Question

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

  1. Belfast
  2. Aberdeen
  3. Leeds
  4. Liverpool

Answer:

Option B: Aberdeen

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Aberdeen”.

Aberdeen (Scotland) is known as the oil capital of Europe. It has been a major center for the offshore oil and gas industry since the discovery of significant North Sea oil deposits in the mid-20th century.