Ques: Recently in Petlawad, Madhya Pradesh, which of the following explosives caught fire in the blast which exploded?
a. RDX
b. Nitro Glycerin
c. TNT
d. Gelatin
Ans: d
Related facts:
- 12 September 2015, an explosion in the town of Petlawad of the Jhabua district in Madhya Pradesh, killed approximately 105 people.
- In this terrible explosion about 150 people were seriously injured.
- In the course of their investigation, Madhya Pradesh Police found that Gelatin sticks stored in a warehouse triggered the blasts in the building.
- Explosion occurred in a crowded restaurant, triggering the second explosion where stored sticks of gelatin exploded in the warehouse.
- It is notable that gelatin rods are used for mining work in Jhabua District.
Reference:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petlawad_explosion
http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/Petlawad-Explosion-Accused-Untraced-Congress-BJP-Bicker-Over-His-Links/2015/09/16/article3031717.ece
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/at-least-20-feared-dead-in-gas-cylinder-explosion-in-mp/