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Question
The presence of which of the following pollutants in the atmosphere has caused damage to Taj Mahal:
Options
Dust
Nitrogen dioxide
Chlorofluorocarbon
Carbon dioxide
MCQ
Solution
Nitrogen dioxide
Explanation:
Nitrogen dioxide, primarily emitted from vehicles and industrial sources, contributes to the formation of nitric acid in the atmosphere. This acid, along with sulfur dioxide, contributes to acid rain, which accelerates the decay of the Taj Mahal's marble surfaces.
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