Taj Mahal is threatened due to the effect of

Chlorine

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Sulphur dioxide

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Oxygen

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Hydrogen

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Solution

The correct option is B Sulphur dioxide
Threat to Taj Mahal from Mathura oil refinery is due to pollutant gases comprising of sulphur dioxide, hydrogen sulphide, and nitrogen oxides. They would convert calcium carbonate of white marble into calcium sulphate and calcium nitrate. Increased sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in atmosphere are source of acids in acid rains.

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