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The Bhopal gas tragedy (1984) involved the release of ________ gas from a pesticide plant.

  1. Chlorine
  2. Phosgene
  3. Methyl isocyanate
  4. Ammonia

Answer: Methyl isocyanate

MIC (CH₃NCO) leak from Union Carbide plant caused one of the world's worst industrial disasters. Led to strengthened environmental regulations, disaster management protocols, and corporate accountability norms in India. [[MoEFCC Reports]]

Topic Chemistry - Industrial Safety
Exam Relevance UPSC Prelims, SSC CGL, Railway NTPC