Q. Which Assam town is famous for one of India’s oldest oil fields?
Answer: Digboi
Notes: Digboi in Assam is known for India's oldest oil refinery established in 1901. It was the first site where crude oil was found and commercially extracted in India. The Digboi oil field contributed significantly to the petroleum industry and also has notable natural gas reserves. The refinery is still operational and is called the Digboi Refinery.
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