Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

What is the name of the first crude oil pipeline constructed in India?

Options:

Naharkatia-Nunmati-Barauni Pipeline

Kandla-Bhatinda Pipeline

Hajira-Bijapur-Jagdishpur (HBJ) Gas Pipeline

Mumbai High-Mumbai-Ankleshwar-Kayoli Pipeline

Correct Answer:

Naharkatia-Nunmati-Barauni Pipeline

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Naharkatia-Nunmati-Barauni Pipeline

Naharkatia-Nunmati-Barauni Pipeline was the first pipeline constructed in India in 1962, to bring crude oil from the Naharkatia oilfield to Nunmati. It was later extended to transport crude oil to the refinery at Barauni in Bihar.