Why the main oil refineries in India are situated near seaports ?
Options
(a)Because India needs much crude oil which is mostly imported
(b)Because most of the crude oil is exported to other countries
(c)Because sea water is required for refining crude oil
(d)Because petrol is available near sea ports
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