Question

Which of the following monuments are built in igneous rock?(1) The Taj Mahal (2) Fort Raigad(3) The Red Fort (4) Ellora Sculpture

Answer 1

The Fort Raigad and the Ellora Sculpture are built in igneous rock.

Option: (a) and (d)

Explanation:

• The rock used for the construction of Fort Raigad is the black basalt rock which is formed from lava from the Reunion hotspot.

• The rock that is cut to shape the Ellora sculptures is also the same black basalt rock.

• This rock is abundant all throughout the Deccan Plateau in the premise of which the two monuments lie.

• The mountain ranges in the region are the major source of black basalt rock.