When did Bhopal gas tragedy take place?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 1984.
· The Bhopal Gas Tragedy occurred on the night of December 2-3, 1984.
· It is considered one of the worst industrial disasters in history.
· A toxic gas, methyl isocyanate (MIC), leaked from a pesticide plant owned by Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
· The gas spread over nearby residential areas, affecting a large population. Thousands of people died immediately, and many others suffered from long-term health issues due to the exposure.
· The tragedy highlighted the need for stricter industrial safety standards and regulatory measures to prevent such disasters in the future.
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· Over 500,000 people were exposed to methyl isocyanate gas.
· The immediate death toll was estimated to be over 3,000, with thousands more suffering long-term effects.
· The Bhopal disaster prompted changes in environmental and industrial safety laws in India.