Asia's first cross-country pipeline was constructed by Oil India Limited from _____ oilfield in Assam to Barauni refinery in Bihar.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Naharkatiya
The pipeline starts at the Naharkatiya oilfield in Assam.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 13-05-2026 (Slot 2).
NCERT (2026-27): “Oil and Gas Pipelines … Pipelines are the most convenient and efficient mode of transporting liquids and gases over long distances. … Oil India Limited (OIL) under the administrative set up of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is engaged in the exploration, production and transportation of crude oil and natural gas. It was incorporated in 1959 as a company. Asia’s first cross country pipeline covering a distance of 1,157 km was constructed by OIL from Naharkatiya oilfield in Assam to Barauni refinery in Bihar. It was further extended up to Kanpur in 1966.” |