The correct answer is: B) Illegal fireworks storage.
The Puttingal Temple tragedy was a fireworks accident that occurred on April 10, 2016, at the Puttingal Temple in Paravoor, Kollam district, Kerala, India. The accident killed 111 people and injured more than 350 others. It was the deadliest fireworks accident in Indian history.
The accident occurred during a temple festival when a spark from a fireworks display ignited a stockpile of fireworks that had been stored illegally in the temple compound. The explosion caused a massive fire that destroyed the temple and several nearby buildings.
The Puttingal Temple tragedy highlighted the issue of illegal fireworks storage in India. The accident also raised concerns about the safety of fireworks displays in general.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option A: Communal tensions were not a factor in the Puttingal Temple tragedy. The accident was caused by the illegal storage of fireworks, not by any conflict between different religious groups.
- Option C: Caste-based discrimination was not a factor in the Puttingal Temple tragedy. The accident was caused by the illegal storage of fireworks, not by any discrimination against people of a particular caste.
- Option D: Superstitions were not a factor in the Puttingal Temple tragedy. The accident was caused by the illegal storage of fireworks, not by any superstitions about fireworks.