Question

The establishment of Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) enshrines which among the following objectives?
A) Protection from Pollution
B) Tourism Development
C) Economy Hub
D) Transportation facilities

Answer 1

Hint: Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) is spread across the distance of 10,400 square km in the areas covering Agra, Firozabad, Mathura, Hathras and Etah district of Uttar Pradesh and some areas of Bharatpur district of Rajasthan. It includes the three World Heritage Sites which are the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.

Complete answer:
Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) covers an area of about 10,400 square km around the Taj Mahal. It is a protected area that has come into existence through the Supreme court decision delivering in response to the filed PIL. The PIL was filed in response to protect the important monuments of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri through the increasing industrial pollution, air pollution on the fragile ecosystem that surrounds these important historical structures.
The TTZ functions as the prevention and control authority and comprises the three World Heritage Sites which are Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. These structures are historical monuments. The Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) is named because of the location around the Taj Mahal and the areas shapes like a trapezoid. The complete area is divided into three distinct zones which are red, orange, green and white.
The important features of the verdict given by the supreme Court of India includes ban on the use of coal and coke industries located in the area with either switching over to natural gas, relocation and shutting down of certain industries that are responsible for the air pollution as well as limited or no usage of automobile emission.
The major responsibility areas regarding the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) includes protecting the monuments especially the Taj Mahal from damage due to pollution, study and control of other sources of emission of pollution and their effects, and keeping a record of the Taj Mahal pollution statics and relevant damage control.

Therefore, the correct option is option A.

Note: The important verdict of the Supreme Court of India delivered in response to the PIL serves to protect the Taj Mahal and other World Heritage Sites by ensuring a protected area to control pollution and its effects on these monuments. The establishment of Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) is related with the objective of control and limiting the sources of pollution as well as their harmful effects on these important monuments.