Q. The beauty of Taj Mahal is endangered due to

A) Degradation of marble due to high temperature
B) Discharge of industrial waste in Yamuna river
C) Air pollutants released from oil refinery
D) Riparian erosion
Explanation

Mathura based petroleum refinery is poisoning threat to Taj Mahal in Agra and other monuments at Fatehpur Sikri complex. Petroleum or oil refineries are the major source of gaseous pollutants and the gases released from these are $SO_{2}$ and $NO_{x}.\ NO_{x}\ and\ SO_{2}\$get mixed with atmospheric moisture and form $HNO_{3},\ H_{2}SO_{4}$, etc, which react with marble and cause corrosion.

Dr. Abubacker
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker

Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist

Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.