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Which gas is the major cause of Taj Mahal’s marble deterioration?

AOzone

BNitrogen dioxide

CSulphur dioxide

DCarbon monoxide

Answer:

C. Sulphur dioxide

Read Explanation:

  • SO₂ from coal burning and smelters forms acid rain, which corrodes marble like that of the Taj Mahal.


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