In which of the following countries ‘Big Inch’ pipeline is located?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → U.S.A.
Big Inch is a famous oil pipeline of the U.S.A.; it carries petroleum from the oil wells of the Gulf of Mexico to the North-eastern States.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2025 on 23-05-2025 (Slot 1) and 15-05-2025 (Slot 2), and in CUET (UG) 2023 on 18-06-2023 (Slot 1).
NCERT (2025-26): “PIPELINES … Pipelines are used extensively to transport liquids and gases such as water, petroleum and natural gas for an uninterrupted flow. Water supplied through pipelines is familiar to all. Cooking gas or LPG is supplied through pipelines in many parts of the world. Pipelines can also be used to transport liquidified coal. In New Zealand, milk is being supplied through pipelines from farms to factories.…” “…Big Inch is one such famous pipeline, which carries petroleum from the oil wells of the Gulf of Mexico to the North-eastern States. About 17 per cent of all freight per tonne-km. is carried through pipelines in U.S.A.” |