The Bhopal gas tragedy (1984) involved the release of ________ gas from a pesticide plant.
- Chlorine
- Phosgene
- Methyl isocyanate
- 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]]