Answer:
Merits
of pipelines transport are
(i) There are no trans-shipment losses or delays in transportation of
materials.
(ii) Their construction has made far inland locations of refineries
like Barauni and Mathura and gas based fertiliser plants viable.
Demerits of pipelines are
(i) Initial costs of laying pipelines are very high, particularly
oil and gas pipelines, which have to be laid underground.
(ii) Leakage in pipes or damage to the pipeline might pollute
soil and contaminate ground water, damaging the environment.
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