The Bhopal Industrial Disaster

The Bhopal disaster was a catastrophic industrial accident in India, where a gas leak from the Union Carbide plant resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries. The release of methyl isonate caused immediate and long-term health and environmental damage. An inquiry revealed that water entered a holding tank, leading to a reaction that caused the leak. A safety audit had previously identified hazards that were ignored. The plant continues to pollute the area, affecting the health of Bhopal's residents.

What was the immediate death toll from the Bhopal gas leak?

• More than 2000 people

• Around 500 people

• Exactly 1500 people

• Less than 1000 people

What was the primary chemical involved in the Bhopal disaster?

• Methyl isonate

• Ammonia

• Sulfur dioxide

• Chlorine gas

What was one of the containment measures attempted after the gas leak?

• Deploying military personnel

• Erecting Hessian barriers soaked with water

• Evacuating the entire city

• Using sandbags to block the gas

What did the inquiry reveal about the safety audit conducted two years before the disaster?

• It found no significant issues

• It recommended immediate plant closure

• It was never conducted

• It identified critical hazards that were ignored in Bhopal

What is one of the long-term effects of the Bhopal disaster?

• No lasting health issues

• Rebuilding of the Union Carbide plant

• Complete recovery of the affected area

• Continued pollution of groundwater