1944 Explosion at Bombay

The video covers a catastrophic event in India's history involving a mysterious fire on a liberty ship carrying munitions, leading to a massive explosion. This explosion caused widespread destruction in Bombay, resulting in the disappearance of 70 firemen and significant damage to the city.

What was the initial cause of the disaster at the Gateway to India?

• A storm

• A mysterious fire on a ship

• A terrorist attack

• An earthquake

What was the immediate effect of the explosion in the harbor area?

• It led to a power outage

• It resulted in a chemical spill

• It caused a tsunami

• It scattered flame and destruction

How many men and engines from the Bombay Fire Brigade went missing?

• 80 men and eight engines

• 50 men and five engines

• 60 men and six engines

• 70 men and seven engines

What happened to the 4000-ton ship during the blasts?

• It exploded in mid-air

• It drifted out to sea

• It was hurled onto the war

• It sank in the harbor

What was the aftermath of the fires caused by the explosion?

• They were contained to the docks

• They were quickly extinguished

• They destroyed entire sections of the city

• They caused minor damage