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Damage of Taj Mahal due to acid rain is also called as .

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stone corrosion
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marble cancer
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stone cancer
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The correct option is B marble cancer
Oxides of nitrogen and sulphur form acids upon reaction with water vapour which is present in the atmosphere. This results in acid rain.
Acid rain corrodes the white marbles of the Taj Mahal and this is called as marble cancer.

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