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History GK · Q65

Deccan Dynasties And Sangam Dynasty

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 65

Q65

What is the Mehrauli Pillar in the complex of Qutub Minar Primarily famous for?

A.
Proverbial height
B.
Skilful stone cutting
C.
Excellent quality steel
Answer
D.
Statue of Buddha on top

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Mehrauli Pillar is famous for Excellent quality steel because its high resistance to corrosion and has been called a "testimony to the high level of skill achieved by the ancient Indian iron smiths in the extraction and processing of iron". The corrosion resistance results from an even layer of crystalline iron hydrogen phosphate hydrate forming on the high-phosphorus-content iron, which serves to protect it from the effects of the Delhi climate.