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Iron pillar near the Qutub Minar in Delhi is famous for the following facts. Which of these facts is responsible for its long stability?
(a) It is more than 7 m high
(b) It weighs about 6000 kg
(c) It was built more than 1600 yrs ago
(d) It has no rust after such long period

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Composition of the iron pillar make it resistant of rusting. It has not rusted after such a long period.

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