Which material was used to construct the Qutub Minar?

Granite

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Basalt

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Red sandstone

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Yellow sandstone

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Solution

The correct option is D Red sandstone
Red Sandstone was used to construct Qutub Minar. It was widely used in constructing forts due to it's various qualities like it's durability, strength, resistance to abrasion, easy handling, availability and so on.

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