Question

The Taj Mahal is being affected due to
A. Air Pollution
B. Water Pollution
C. Radioactive pollution
D. None of these.

Answer 1

Hint :Many studies have proved that air pollution has adverse effects on Taj Mahal. Air Pollution is causing fast discoloration of Taj Mahal changing the colour of its marbles from white to yellowish – brown.

Complete Step By Step Answer:
Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide are pollutants emitted into the atmosphere as a result of the combustion of fossil fuels such as diesel and coal. Nitric acid and sulphuric acid are formed when these pollutants combine with water vapours in the atmosphere. Acid rain is formed when these acids fall to the ground as a result of precipitation.
Sulphur dioxide, $ N{O_2} $ emissions, and primarily carbon-based particles have corroded and damaged the Taj's beautiful white exterior, leaving it with a yellow sheen.
Air pollution is being blamed by scientists for the gradual change in colour. The Taj Mahal's marble is discoloured by airborne particulate matter, which is made up of black carbon, light-absorbing brown carbon, and dust. The proliferation of these particles appears to be caused by automobile fuels, brick manufacturing, and burning wastes from open stoves and farms.
Furthermore, the Yamuna River, which flows alongside the monument, also flows to Delhi, $ 150 $ kilometres to the north-west. Now that Delhi is a city with a lot of damaging industries, the pollution finds its way into the river and swiftly reaches Agra.
Hence, we can conclude that Taj Mahal is majorly affected due to air Pollution.
Therefore, the correct option is A. Air Pollution.

Note :
 The government has ordered certain factories nearby Taj Mahal to stop or track the sound and polluted fumes that emerges from the vehicles, making the Taj mahal marble colourless and unshaded, so the use of CNG petroleum was ordered by the government.