alleryWhich transport mode is MOST suited for moving petroleum and natural gas across long distances within India?
APipelines
BRailways
CRoadways
DAirways
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Pipelines
1. syllabus covers transport modes' specialisation.
2. Pipelines are the most efficient mode for transporting petroleum, natural gas and even solid materials in slurry form.
3. Initial cost of laying is high but subsequent running costs are minimal and energy use is low.
_Source: syllabus Geography Contemporary India - II, Ch 7 "Lifelines of National Economy", §Pipelines ¶1_
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