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Which one of the following is known as the ‘Big Inch’ pipeline?

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Pipeline systems are critical for efficient transportation of oil and gas across long distances.
Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
  • Iran–India via Pakistan
  • Iran–China via Afghanistan
  • Hazira–Vijaypur to Jagdishpur

  • Gulf of Mexico to northeastern USA

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The Correct Option is D

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The ‘Big Inch’ pipeline, a major oil transport system, conveys petroleum from the Gulf of Mexico to the northeastern USA. During World War II, it was instrumental in maintaining a consistent oil supply to the nation's industrial centers.
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