Q.

It is said, the Taj Mahal may be destroyed due to:


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a

Flood in Yamuna River

b

Decomposition of marble as a result of high temperature

c

Air pollutants released from oil refinery of Mathura

d

All of the above 

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Pollutants cause degradation of monuments over time.
Due to the air pollutants released from Mathura's petroleum processing plant, the Taj Mahal may be destroyed. The pollutants corrode the white marble used to build the Taj Mahal. It is also the reason for Taj Mahal losing its shine over the years.
 Thus, 3 is the correct option.
 
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