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The 'Bhopal Gas Tragedy' (1984) was caused by the leakage of which gas?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Methyl Isocyanate
  2. Carbon Monoxide
  3. Nitrous Oxide
  4. Sulphur Dioxide

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Methyl Isocyanate

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (A) Methyl Isocyanate šŸ“š Explanation: The Bhopal Gas Tragedy, considered one of the world's worst industrial disasters, occurred on the night of December 2-3, 1984, at the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant. The leakage of highly toxic Methyl Isocyanate (MIC) gas killed thousands of people instantly and left hundreds of thousands with long-term health complications. The disaster highlighted the need for stricter industrial safety regulations worldwide.