Question

"Pipeline transport network is a new arrival on the transportation map of India" . explain.​

Answer 1

(i) Previously these were used to transport water to cities and industries.  

(ii) Presently these are used to transport crude oil, petroleum products and natural gas.  

(iii) Initial cost of laying pipelines is high but running costs are minimal.  

(iv) It rules out delay and losses. Some networks are from oilfield in upper Assam to Kanpur.

Answer 2

Answer:

Pipelines are important for transporting water for drinking or irrigation over long distances when it needs to move over hills, or where canels or channels are poor choices due to consideration of evaporation, pollution, or environmental impact. Oil pipelines are made of steel or plastic tubes which are usually buried