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With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements :
1. White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri.
2. Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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• Correct Answer: A
• Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri used red and buff sandstone, not white marble.
• Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza in Lucknow used lakhauri bricks and lime mortar, not sandstone/marble.
• Both statements are incorrect on materials used. White marble was used only for Sheikh Salim Chishti's tomb, not the main structures.
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