Question

Which of the following pose threat to historical monument Taj Mahal?

• A. Floods in Yanuna river
• B. Temperature mediated spoilage of marble
• C. Air pollutants from Mathura refinery
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

The Mathura Refinery, owned by Indian Oil Corporation, is located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. The Mathura oil refinery releases toxic gases and disposes waste into the rivers making the area dirty and unhealthy. Even the Taj Mahal is getting affected because of this. The Indian government hired a panel to examine the effects of the refinery on the Taj Mahal. The panel found that the air has high levels of suspended particulate matter, caused by factory emissions, dust, construction, and exhaust from automobiles. These are causing the Taj Mahal to change colour.