Question

The phenomenon of corrosion of marble due to acid rain is called

• A. Marble rain
• B. Marble pain
• C. Marble fever
• D. Marble cancer

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Marble cancer

Explanation for correct option:

Option D

Marble cancer:

• Acid rain corrodes the marble of the monuments.
• The acids in acid rain react with the calcium carbonate (${\mathrm{CaCO}}_3$) of marble and degrade it. The phenomenon is called “Marble cancer”.
• Acidic rain falls on the monument like the Taj mahal got corroded by the harmful chemicals.
• The sulphur dioxide (${\mathrm{SO}}_2$) and nitrogen dioxide (${\mathrm{NO}}_2$) present in the air get deposited on these buildings.
• This phenomenon is called Marble cancer.

Therefore, option D is correct.