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The MIC gas tragedy occurred in Bhopal in 1984 and the Chernobyl tragedy (nuclear power plant) occurred in Ukraine in 1986.

1. The MIC gas tragedy occurred in Bhopal in 1984 and the Chernobyl tragedy (nuclear power plant) occurred in Ukraine in 1986.
2. River water deposits alluvial soil. Alluvial soil- formed by the alluvium deposition by the rivers, when they slowly lose their carrying capacity due to decrease in velocity. These consists of diverse ratio of sand, silt and clay.
3. Laterite soil-formed in hot wet tropical areas which are formed by intensive and long lasting weathering of underlying rocks and are rich in iron and aluminium.
4. None of the above.

Correct answer: The MIC gas tragedy occurred in Bhopal in 1984 and the Chernobyl tragedy (nuclear power plant) occurred in Ukraine in 1986.

Solution

The MIC gas tragedy in Bhopal (1984) and the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine (1986) are well-documented environmental disasters. Option A correctly states these events.

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