Which one of the following is associated with one of the largest nucl…

The correct answer is Option (3) → Chernobyl, Ukraine

Chernobyl in Ukraine is the site of a nuclear plant accident. The place is ‘N-Tainted’ (nuclear-tainted) and is one of the world’s top pollution sites.

Note 1: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.

Note 2: The given answer is as per the official NTA Answer Key. The book does not say in clear words that Chernobyl had one of the largest nuclear plant accidents. It only shows Chernobyl, Ukraine, in a news cutting on pollution, as the ‘N-Tainted’ (nuclear-tainted) site of the list.