What is ‘off-shore drilling’? -SST 10th

What is ‘off-shore drilling’? -SST 10th
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The Oil and Natural Gas Commission of India since 1956, has started oil exploration in the off-shore areas which is known as off-shore drilling. In 1973, it has begun drilling for oil in the deep waters off the western coast of Mumbai which is known as Mumbai High.
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