When did the Bhopal gas tragedy happen?

When did the Bhopal gas tragedy happen? Correct Answer 3 December 1984

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

Important Points

• 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.