Asia's first cross country pipeline was constructed by which of the following?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → OIL
Oil India Limited (OIL) built Asia’s first cross country pipeline.
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.” |