Question

Describe the threat to the beauty of the Taj Mahal.
[2 marks]
[NCERT]
[Acid Rain]

Answer 1

Solution:

$\bullet$ The major threat to the Taj Mahal is acid rain. When acid rain falls on the Taj, which is completely made of marble, it reacts with marble to form a powder-like substance which is then washed away by the rain. This phenomenon is known as marble cancer. (1 mark)
$\bullet$ In addition, the soot particles emitted from the Mathura oil refineries located near Agra are contributing to the yellowing of the Taj Mahal marble.​ (1 mark)