Q. Which basin in Andhra Pradesh is renowned for containing India's largest natural gas reserves and extends over 50,000 sq km across the Krishna and Godavari river basins?
Answer:
Krishna Godavari Basin
Notes: Krishna Godavari Basin is a peri-cratonic passive margin basin in Andhra Pradesh, spanning over 50,000 sq km across Krishna and Godavari river basins. It includes the KG-D6 block, known for India's largest natural gas reserves, and hosts vulnerable olive ridley sea turtles.