The Motihari-Amlekhgunj petroleum pipeline project is associated with India and ______.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option 2 (Nepal)
Explanation:
The Motihari-Amlekhganj Petroleum Pipeline Project is a significant bilateral project between India and Nepal. It is South Asia's first cross-border petroleum pipeline. The pipeline starts from Motihari in the Indian state of Bihar and runs to Amlekhganj in Nepal. Its total length is approximately 69 kilometers.
Additional Facts:
Inauguration: The project was inaugurated in September 2019 by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and then-Nepalese Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli via video conferencing.
Benefits: This pipeline ensures the safe and cost-effective supply of petroleum products (especially diesel) to Nepal. This has reduced dependence on road transport by tankers.
Capacity: This pipeline has an annual capacity to transport approximately 2 million metric tons of petroleum products.
Possible Questions for the Future Exam:
South Asia's first cross-border petroleum pipeline is between which two countries? (Answer: India and Nepal)
What is the total length of the Motihari-Amlekhganj pipeline?
(Answer: Approximately 69 km)
Which Indian state is connected to the Motihari-Amlekhganj petroleum pipeline?
(Answer: Bihar)