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Humayun's Tomb in Delhi is mainly constructed using:

1. Laterite and granite
2. Marble and red sandstone
3. Brick and timber
4. Concrete and lime

Correct answer: Marble and red sandstone

Solution

Humayun's Tomb is a Mughal monument built mainly with red sandstone and marble. This combination is typical of grand Mughal architecture in Delhi.

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