The Qutub Minar is made of which materials? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Qutub Minar is made of which materials?
A. Brick and Mortar
B. Granite and Sandstone
C. Basalt and Limestone
D. Red Sandstone and Marble
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Qutub Minar is built of red sandstone and marble, with the lower storeys of red sandstone and the upper ones of marble.

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C. Both A and B
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Correct Answer: Option C


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Correct Answer: Option D


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