Assertion and Reason Based Question
Assertion (A): Cost of laying pipelines is minimum but subsequent running costs are higher.
Reason (R): Pipeline facilitates easy transportation.

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Both A and R are true and R is the Correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true and but R is the not Correct explanation of A.

A is correct but R is wrong.

A is wrong but R is correct.

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Pipelines make it a simple and effective method to transmit crude oil, petroleum, and natural gas. Pipelines were the only reason distant inland refineries like Barauni, Mathura, Panipat, and gas-based fertiliser factories could be considered. The initial cost of laying pipelines is higher, but the maintenance costs are low. It eliminates any losses or delays from trans-shipment. So, the assertion is incorrect.
Pipelines can be placed on hard terrain as well as underwater. They are useful for moving slurry and liquids between distant areas. It is a quick form of transportation that delivers completed products to clients and raw materials to refineries. The pipeline makes transit more convenient. The reason is correct. Hence (A) is wrong but (R) is correct.

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