Multiple choice general knowledge

Bhopal gas tragedy struck in the year 1984 due to the leakage of the following gas

  1. methyl-iso-cyanate

  2. nitrous oxide

  3. methane

  4. carbonmonoxide
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Explanation

The Bhopal gas tragedy of December 2-3, 1984 was caused by the accidental release of methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas from a Union Carbide pesticide plant. This toxic gas exposure killed thousands immediately and continues to affect survivors decades later.

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The 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy was caused by a leak of methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas from the Union Carbide pesticide plant, which is highly toxic even in small concentrations and caused thousands of deaths. Nitrous oxide, methane, and carbon monoxide were not involved in this disaster.

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