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Identify the correct information about the Bhopal disaster.

  1. The Bhopal disaster occurred on December 1st and 2nd, 1984.
  2. The toxic gas responsible for the Bhopal disaster was Methyl Isocyanate.
  3. The company responsible for the Bhopal disaster was Union Carbide Factory.
  4. The Bhopal disaster took place in December 1985.

    Ai, iv

    Bii, iii

    CAll

    DNone of these

    Answer:

    B. ii, iii

    Read Explanation:

    • The Bhopal disaster occurred on December 2 & 3, 1984.

    • The toxic gas responsible for the Bhopal disaster - Methyl Isocyanate

    • The Central Pollution Control Board was established in 1974.

    • The company responsible for the Bhopal disaster - Union Carbide Factory

    • The headquarters of the Central Pollution Control Board - New Delhi


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