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Mumbai High and Bassein oil fields are located in:

1. Eastern offshore basin
2. Western offshore basin
3. Krishna-Godavari basin
4. Cauvery basin

Correct answer: Western offshore basin

Solution

Mumbai High and Bassein are major offshore oil fields located in the Western Offshore Basin off India's west coast. They are not part of the eastern offshore or river basins.

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