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    The two great industrial tragedies namely, MIC and Chernobyl tragedies respectively occurred where and at which time?

    A) Bhopal 1984, Ukrain 1986

    B) Bhopal 1986, Russia 1988

    C) Bhopal 1984, Ukrain 1990

    D) Bhopal 1984, Ukrain 1988

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    The Bhopal gas tragedy occurred on 3rd Dec. 1984 in which methyl isocyanate gas was released from a fertilizer manufacturing plant of Union Carbide causing death of approximately 2500 persons. Chemobyl disaster occurred on April 26, 1986, from an explosion at the chemobvl power station which released a huge radioactive cloud into the atmosphere in Ukrain.


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