Comprehension Passage
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate words:
The Taj Mahal is an _____(1)_____ mausoleum complex commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the remains of his ____(2)____ wife. Constructed over a 20-year period on the southern bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, the famed complex is one of the most _____(3)______ examples of Mughal architecture, which combined Indian, Persian and Islamic influences. At its centre is the Taj Mahal itself, built of _____(4)______ white marble that seems to change colour depending on the daylight. Designated a UNESCO _____(5)_____ Heritage site in 1983, it remains one of the world’s most celebrated structures and a stunning symbol of India’s rich history.
Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 5.
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Continent
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City
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Country
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World
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Universe