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Which one of the following states is not connected with the H.V.J. pipeline?


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Madhya Pradesh

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Maharashtra

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Gujarat

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Uttar Pradesh

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Solution

The correct option is B

Maharashtra


Answer: The correct answer is option (B) – Maharashtra. Maharashtra is not connected to the H.V.J. Pipeline.

  • Here H stands for Hazira in Gujarat, V stands for Vijaipur in Madhya Pradesh, and J stands for Jagdishpur in Uttar Pradesh. This pipeline connects Babrala, Shahjahanpur and other places in Uttar Pradesh. This pipeline also connects Kota in Rajasthan.
  • This pipeline is not connected to the state of Maharashtra.

Pipelines in India

  • Pipeline transport network removes any delays or trans-shipment losses.
  • Although initial cost involved for laying pipeline networks are high, the costs required for maintaining it are minimal.
  • In the past, pipelines were used to transport water to industries and cities.
  • Now, pipelines are used to transport natural gas, oil from oil and natural gas fields, pipelines are also used for transporting petroleum products, crude oil to thermal power plants, fertilizer factories, and refineries.
  • Pipelines also help in transporting solids, when solids are converted into slurry.
  • The far inland locations of gas based fertilizer plants, and refineries in Panipat, Mathura and Barauni were envisaged due to transportation from pipelines.

Pipeline Transportation Network – 3 Important Networks in India

  • One of the important networks is the pipeline network running in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
  • From the oil field in upper Assam to Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), via Allahabad, Barauni, and Guwahati.
  • It has branches from Barauni to Haldia, via Rajbandh. From Rajbandh it moves to Guwahati and Maurigram. From Guwahati it moves to Siliguri.
  • Another important pipeline connects Jalandhar (Punjab) and Salaya in Gujarat. This pipeline passes via Sonipat, Delhi, Mathura, Viramgam. It also branches out to Koyali, which is located near Vadodara in Gujarat.

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