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प्रश्न
Where did the ceremonies take place ? Can you name any public buildings in India that are made of sandstones?
उत्तर
The ceremonies took place in the campus of the Union Building of Pretoria, which were attended by dignitaries and leaders of many nations. In India; Rashtrapati Bhavan and Red Fort are buildings made of red sandstone
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