Question

Why is acid rain considered a threat to Taj Mahal?

Answer 1

Taj Mahal:

1. Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful monuments and is made up of white marble.
2. It is a huge structure that is present in Agra, India that is entirely made up of marble and it is a monument of the love of a husband for his wife.

Threat to the Taj Mahal:

Acid rain:

1. Acid rain is formed by the reaction of oxides of nitrogen and sulphur i.e nitric oxide and sulphur dioxide and these oxides react with the rainwater resulting in acid rain.
2. It corrodes the marbles of the Taj Mahal.
3. This phenomenon of corrosion of marbles is called marble cancer.