General Knowledge Practice Quiz 160

Q1.Which post at the MIC plant was abolished?

A. Night-shift worker B. Day-shift worker C. Safety officer D. Plant manager

Q2.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

Q3.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

Q4.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

Q5.What was the year of the Bhopal gas tragedy?

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

Q6.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

Q7.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

Q8.What did government inspectors continue to do despite repeated incidents of leaks from the plant?

A. Issue warnings B. Approve the procedures C. Order shutdown D. Conduct public hearings

Q9.According to the source, what was the amount of compensation a large travel agency was asked to pay to a group of tourists?

A. Rs 5 lakh B. Rs 8 lakh C. Rs 10 lakh D. Rs 12 lakh

Q10.What did the tourists miss due to poor management of their foreign trip?

A. Taj Mahal and Red Fort B. Disneyland and shopping in Paris C. Eiffel Tower and Louvre D. London Bridge and Big Ben

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General Knowledge Practice Quiz 160