Question

Which of the following was the cost-cutting means for Union Carbide company which was the reason for Bhopal Gas Tragedy?
A.Lower working condition
B.Lower safety measures
C.Both A and B
D.None of the above

Answer 1

Hint: Bhopal disaster, chemical leak in 1984 in the capital city of Madhya Pradesh state, Bhopal. It was called the worst industrial disaster in history. 40 tonnes of methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas escaped from Union Carbide company, an American pesticide company that led to the catastrophe.

Complete answer:
On 3rd December 1984 more than 40 tonnes of methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas escaped from Union Carbide company, an American pesticide company, killing thousands of people as well as animals immediately. This disaster is known as Bhopal disaster or Bhopal gas tragedy.Methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas is an extremely poisonous gas that can cause death in a few minutes of inhaling the gas. In mid-night, this toxic gas leaked from the plant and drifted over the city and nearby shanty villages and towns killing people — both awake and asleep. The survivors of the tragedy suffered several respiratory ailments, irritation in eyes or blindness and other infirmities from the exposure to dangerous gas.

The tragedy had a long-lasting effect on the people of Bhopal city. The soil and groundwater were contaminated that resulted in chronic health problems and birth deformities. The investigation revealed that it was a case of complete negligence of operating and safety protocols at the understaffed plant that had led to the catastrophe.The victims of the disaster were compensated for their losses by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.

Hence, the correct answer is option (C).

Note: Bhopal disaster, chemical leak in 1984 in the capital city of Madhya Pradesh state, Bhopal. It was called the worst industrial disaster in history. On 3rd December 1984 more than 40 tonnes of methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas escaped from Union Carbide company, an American pesticide company, killing thousands of people as well as animals immediately. The investigation revealed that it was a case of complete negligence of operating and safety protocols at the understaffed plant that had led to the catastrophe.