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The Taj Mahal is becoming discoloured an...

The Taj Mahal is becoming discoloured and lustreless because

A

Marbles used are of bad quality

B

the air around Taj Mahal contains high levels of sulphur and nitrogen oxides.

C

Marbles used are of good quality

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
B
The air around Taj Mahal contains high levels of sulphur and nitrogen oxides due to Mathura Refineries.
During rains, these gases react with water and result in acid rain. This acid rain reacts with marbles ofTaj Mahal due to which the monument is becoming discoloured and lustreless
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