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When did the Bhopal gas tragedy happen?
1. 31 December 1984
2. 25 December 1983
3. 3 December 1984
4. 3 December 1985

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Correct Answer - Option 3 : 3 December 1984

Bhopal gas tragedy of India is associated with the release of Methyl Isocyanate.

  • The Bhopal Gas Tragedy occurred on 3rd December in 1984 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
  • On 2nd December at 11:30 PM, the people felt the irritation caused by the release and the authority informed the police at 1 AM, on 3rd December.
  • The chemical, Methyl Isocyanate leaked at the Union Carbide India Limited which was a pesticide producer.
  • Methyl Isocyanate is a highly poisonous gas that led to the death of 4000 people and affected the life of Lakh of people.
  • The people who were affected by the chemical tragedy belonged to poor or working-class families and most of the survivors developed respiratory disorders, eye problems, etc.
  • The main reason for this chemical tragedy was the non-functioning of the plant's systems.

Thus, we can conclude that Bhopal Gas Tragedy took place on 3rd December 1984.

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