General Knowledge Practice Quiz 150

Q1.What are the ongoing demands of the survivors 24 years after the disaster?

A. Compensation and punishment for UC chairman B. Safe drinking water, health-care facilities, jobs, and prosecution of Anderson C. Reopening of the plant and new jobs D. Cleanup of toxic chemicals only

Q2.What happened to the toxic chemicals left behind by UC?

A. They were safely disposed of B. They seeped into the ground, contaminating water C. They were removed by Dow Chemical D. They were neutralized by the government

Q3.Between 1980 and 1984, by how much was the work crew for the MIC plant at Union Carbide's Bhopal plant cut?

A. From 12 to 6 workers B. From 10 to 5 workers C. From 8 to 4 workers D. From 6 to 3 workers

Q4.What was the period of safety training for workers at the Bhopal plant reduced to?

A. 15 days B. 1 month C. 3 months D. 6 months

Q5.Why was compensation to the Bhopal disaster victims so low?

A. Because of the perceived low worth of an Indian worker B. Because the company had no money C. Because the government did not allow higher compensation D. Because the victims did not demand more

Q6.What does the text say about unemployment and workers' willingness to work in unsafe conditions?

A. Since there is so much unemployment, many workers are willing to work in unsafe conditions B. Unemployment has no effect on workers' willingness to accept unsafe conditions C. Workers refuse to work in unsafe conditions despite unemployment D. Unemployment leads to better safety standards

Q7.What did the Bhopal plant rely on to detect gas leaks?

A. Manual gauges and human senses B. Computerised warning systems C. Automatic sensors D. Remote monitoring

Q8.What was the year of the Bhopal gas tragedy?

A. 1978 B. 1984 C. 1989 D. 1991

Q9.According to the source, what was the government's response when municipal officials objected to the installation of an MIC production unit in 1978?

A. They ordered immediate shutdown B. They argued the state needs continued investment and jobs C. They imposed heavy fines on UC D. They relocated the plant to a remote area

Q10.Why did the government refuse to recognize the UC plant as hazardous?

A. Because it was located in a remote area B. Because the state needed the investment and jobs C. Because safety laws were already strict D. Because the plant used clean technology

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General Knowledge Practice Quiz 150