The disaster was caused by a combination of human error, design flaws, and safety shortcuts, which led to the release of 30 tons of toxic methyl isocyanate gas into the atmosphere.
Question 2 of 5
What was a significant long-term health effect experienced by thousands of people in Bhopal after the gas tragedy
By 1989, Union Carbide had agreed to pay $470 million in compensation to the victims of the disaster, although many survivors and families of victims didn't receive adequate compensation, and the disaster's impact was still being felt in Bhopal, where thousands of people suffered from long-term health effects, including respiratory problems and birth defects.
Question 3 of 5
What was the main purpose of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act passed by the US Congress in 1986
ATo impose stricter regulations on the pesticide industry
BTo provide emergency funding for disaster relief
CTo require companies to disclose information about the chemicals they used and released into the environment
DTo establish a national database of industrial accidents
The US Congress passed the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act in response to the Bhopal disaster, requiring companies to disclose information about the chemicals they used and released into the environment to prevent similar disasters.
Question 4 of 5
How much did Union Carbide agree to pay in compensation to the victims of the Bhopal disaster
By 1989, Union Carbide had agreed to pay $470 million in compensation to the victims of the disaster, although many survivors and families of victims didn't receive adequate compensation.
Question 5 of 5
What is the current status of the site of the Union Carbide plant in Bhopal as of 2023
AFully decontaminated and safe for redevelopment
BPartially contaminated but undergoing remediation
CRemains contaminated and still poses a risk to the environment and local community
DHas been converted into a memorial site and museum
As of 2023, the site of the Union Carbide plant in Bhopal remains contaminated, and many survivors and families of victims continue to seek justice and compensation for the long-term health effects and environmental damage caused by the disaster.
