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Question
Where did the ceremonies take place? Can you name any public buildings in India that are made of sandstones?
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Solution
The ceremonies took place in the campus of the Union Building of Pretoria, which were attended by dignitaries and leaders of many nations. In India; Rashtrapati Bhavan and Red Fort are buildings made of red sandstone
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