Marble cancer refers to:

damage of marbles due to normal rain

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damage of marbles due to acid rain

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shining of marbles due to acid rain

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darkening of marbles due to acid rain

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Solution

The correct option is B
damage of marbles due to acid rain

Marble cancer refers to the damage or discolouration of marbles due to acid rain. Nitrogen and sulphur oxides in air form nitric acid and sulphuric acid respectively on combining with water. These acids are major components of the acid rain and are responsible for 'Marble cancer'.

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Q. The white marble of Taj Mahal is turning yellow due to atmospheric pollution and acid rain.

Taj Mahal is one of the strongest monument and is made up of white marble. It is damaged due to acid rain. This phenomenon is called:

Q. Statement: Acid rain can cause damage to buildings, historical monuments, plants and animals.

Reason: Acid rain contains acids like nitrous acids, which corrode the upper layers of the buildings and monuments that are made up of marbles and damages them.

Question 7
The phenomenon of marble cancer is due to
(a) soot particles
(b) CFCs
(c) log
(d) acid rain

Q. Based on the given statement and reason, which amongst the following option is correct?

Statement: Acid rain can cause damage to buildings, historical monuments, plants and animals.
Reason: Acid rain contains acids like nitrous acids, which corrode the upper layers of the buildings and monuments that are made up of marbles and damages them.

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