What is the name of the first crude oil pipeline constructed in India?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e Naharkatia-Nunmati-Barauni Pipeline
1. Naharkatia-Nunmati-Barauni Pipeline was the first pipeline constructed in India to bring crude oil from Naharkatia oilfield to Nunmati.
2. It was later extended to transport crude oil to refinery at Barauni in Bihar.
3. It is 1,167 km long.
4. It is now extended to Kanpur in U.P.
5. The pipeline between Naharkatia and Nunmati became operative in 1962 and that between Nunmati and Barauni in 1964.