Bhopal Gas Tragedy

Q. What were the demands of the victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy?

1. Proper medical treatment of the victims.
2. Fixing criminal responsibility for the disaster on the management of the company.
3. Steps to prevent such disasters in the future.
4. Provision for jobs for the victims.

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Bhopal gas tragedy was caused due to the leakage of

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cement industries are majorly set up in gujarat because

a) consumption is more in gujarat

b) availability of skilled labours

c) suitable access to the market in gulf countries

d) can easily get raw materials from gulf countries

Q. Select the appropriate pairs regarding the different harmful effects of methyl isocyanate on people and their lives.

1. Cancer and blindness
2. Children born in the area
3. Upon immediate exposure
4. Suffocation and burning sensation
5. Genetic disorders and mental retardness
6. People who got exposed

Q. Choose the correct option based on the following statements.

Assertion [A]: It became harder for the victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy to get complete justice.

Reason [R]: In 2001, Union Carbide was bought by Dow Chemicals.

1. [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct justification for [A].
2. [A] and [R] are false.
3. [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct justification for [A].
4. [A] is true but [R] is false.

Q. Choose the correct option based on the following statements.

Assertion [A]: It became harder for the victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy to get complete justice.

Reason [R]: In 2001, Union Carbide was bought by Dow Chemicals.

1. [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct justification for [A].
2. [A] and [R] are false.
3. [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct justification for [A].
4. [A] is true but [R] is false.

Q. Name the chemical that leaked and caused the disaster.

1. Methyl Isocyanide
2. Methyl Isocyanate
3. Methyl Isocarbonate
4. Methyl Chloride

Q. Where did the Bhopal gas tragedy occur?

1. Union Carbide Corporation’s subsidiary
2. Union Carbon Corporation’s subsidiary
3. Union Carbonate Corporation’s subsidiary
4. Union Cathode Corporation’s subsidiary