Question

Which of the following are susceptible to an industrial disaster?
1. An iron and steel industry
2. An industry producing pesticides and insecticides
3. A textile industry producing cotton textile
4. An offshore oil rig
5. A rat-hole coal mine
Select the correct answer:

• A. 1,2 and 4 only
• B. 1,2,4, and 5 only
• C. 2,3, and 5 only
• D. 1,2,3,4, and 5

Answer 1

The correct option is B 1,2,4, and 5 only

Industrial Disasters: particularly in Industries dealing with hazardous activities or toxic substances. Eg Metallurgical industries (2017 explosion of boiler in NTPC Raibareli), Insecticide industries (Bhopal Gas Tragedy) Mines, Oil Spills