Question

Case study
The toxic gas leak at chemical factory in Vishakha Patnam in Andhra Pradesh in May 2020 brought back memories of 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy. Widely considered the world's worst industrial disaster. The deadly leak of styrene gas which occurred in South Korea owned LG Polymers Plant on 7th May killed 12 people and left hundreds experiencing symptoms of ill health. People who were exposed to the poisonous gas still continue to face a variety of health issues such as breathing problems, asthma, and gastrointestinal disorders. The LG Polymers plant was allegedly operating without environmental clearance for two decades. Citing documents from the Union Environment, Ministry and the state government department.
1. Which disaster is mentioned in the case given above?
2. Which gas was released in the given Disaster?
3. Which disaster is considered as the world's worst industrial disaster?
4. Suggest at least two measures to curb these kinds of disasters.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The Bhopal disaster, also referred to as the Bhopal gas tragedy, was a gas leak incident on the night of 2–3 December 1984 at the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is considered among the world's worst industrial disasters.

Cause: Methyl isocyanate leak from Union Carbide India Limited plant

Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

Also known as: Bhopal gas tragedy

Date: 2 December 1984 – 3 December 1984

Answer 2

Answer:

(1)world's worst industrial disaster

(2)styrene gas

(3)The toxic gas leak at chemical factory in Vishakha Patnam in Andhra Pradesh in May 2020.

(4)(i) keep a proper check at factories

(ii) proper storage of chemicals

Explanation:

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