Which of the following companies had constructed Asia’s first cross-country pipeline as a mode of transport for liquids and gases over long distances?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Oil India Limited.
· Oil India Limited (OIL) constructed Asia’s first cross-country pipeline, which is known as the Naharkatia-Nunmati-Barauni Pipeline. This pipeline was commissioned in 1962.
· The pipeline was built to transport crude oil from the oil fields in Naharkatia in Assam to the refinery in Barauni, Bihar, passing through Nunmati.
· This pioneering project marked a significant milestone in the transportation of liquids and gases over long distances in Asia.
Information Booster:
· Indian Oil Corporation: Known for its extensive network of pipelines, but not the pioneer of Asia’s first cross-country pipeline.
· Bharat Petroleum: A major oil refining and marketing company in India, but not associated with constructing Asia’s first cross-country pipeline.
· Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC): A leading oil and gas exploration company, but the credit for Asia’s first cross-country pipeline goes to Oil India Limited.