Dock Fires In Bombay, India

Dock Fires In Bombay, India

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The video discusses a catastrophic event in India's history involving a mysterious fire on a munitions ship, leading to a massive explosion that devastated the Bombay harbor area. The disaster resulted in the disappearance of 70 firemen and significant destruction across the city.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the cargo of the liberty ship involved in the disaster?

Textiles

Munitions

Food supplies

Medical equipment

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many men from the Bombay Fire Brigade went missing during the disaster?

50 men

60 men

80 men

70 men

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the weight of the ship that was hurled by the first blast?

2000 tons

3000 tons

4000 tons

5000 tons

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary cause of the widespread fires in Bombay?

An electrical fault

A terrorist attack

A natural disaster

A ship explosion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of Bombay was most affected by the fires?

The residential area

The suburbs

The harbor area

The industrial zone