The presence of which of the following pollutants in the atmosphere has caused damage of Taj Mahal?
CO2
SO2
Pb particles
Radioactive disintegrations
A
CO2
B
SO2
C
Pb particles
D
Radioactive disintegrations
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Taj Mahal is situated in Agra which is an industrial area. There are a large number of factories in Agra which emit harmful pollutants in the atmosphere. One of them is Sulphur dioxide (SO2) which is released from the combustion of fossil fuels. It combines with water present in the atmosphere and forms sulphuric acid. This leads to acid rain which is damaging the marble of Taj Mahal (made up of calcium carbonate). The marble of Taj Mahal is turning pale due to acid rain.
So, the correct answer is 'SO2'
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