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(ii) At midnight on 2" December 1984 methyl- isocyanite (MIC) ~a highly poisonous gas,, started leaking from this UC plant., , (iv) Within three days, more than 8,000 people were dead. Hundreds of thousands were, ‘maimed,, , (v) Most of those exposed to the poison gas came from poor, working- class families, of, which nearly 50,000people are today too sick to work., , (vi) Among those who survived many developed severe respiratory disorders, eye problems, and other disorders., , 5. Do you think the victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy got justice? Discuss., Answer: (i)The victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy got some monetary compensation, but not, justice., , , , Gilt was caused due to gross neglect of safety measures by the factory management. The, government represented the people to claim compensation for affected ones., , ii) The government demanded 3 billion dollar as a compensation, of which the company, compensated only 470 million dollars., , (iv) Today, after so many tears shed due to the tragedy, there are still people seeking justice. So, ‘many victims still fail to avail safe drinking water, healthcare facilities and jobs., , (v) Many people who were maimed for life, have no use for the compensation money. Hence, it, can be said that the victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy did not get justice., , 6. How do new laws protect the environment?, Ans. (i) There were very few protecting environment in India till 1984., , i) The environment was treated as a ‘free’ entity and any industry could pollute the air and, ‘water without any restrictions., , ii) Whether it was our rivers, air, groundwater the environment was being polluted and the, health of the people disregarded and neglected., , (iv) After the Bhopal gas tragedy in 1984, the Indian government introduced new laws on the, environment. New laws were made to check pollution of air, river, etc., , (v) Henceforth, the polluter was to be held accountable for the damage done to the environment., (vi) The Supreme Court held that the Right to Life is a Fundamental Right under Article 21 of, the Constitution and it includes the right to enjoyment of pollution free water and air, for full, enjoyment of life, , 7. What is Worker’s Worth?, Ans. In India, one worker can easily replace another. There is so much unemployment that many, workers are willing to work in unsafe conditions in return for a wage. Thus, even so many years, after the Bhopal gas tragedy, there are regular reports of accidents in construction sites, mines or, factories due to the callous attitude of the employers,, , ‘A worker’s worth is the value he/she has in the eyes of an industry he/she is employed in., , 8. What do you mean by worker’s union?, ‘Ans. Worker's union is an association of workers. Worker's union are common in factories and, offices. The leaders of the Union bargain and negotiate with the employer on behalf of its, ‘members,