Question

Which hazardous substances contaminated the soil in Plachimada due to the factory's operations?

• A. Lead and Mercury
• B. Arsenic and Chromium
• C. Cadmium and other chemicals
• D. Asbestos and Benzene

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Cadmium and other chemicals

• The district where Plachimada is located - Perumatti (Palakkad)

• The establishment of the Coca-Cola factory in Plachimada adversely affected the area's water sources and led to a severe shortage of clean water. Additionally, the soil became contaminated with hazardous substances like cadmium and other chemicals.

• The public protest against the company began on April 22, 2002.