Concept:
Sustainability in construction involves utilizing industrial and agricultural byproducts as "pozzolans" or fillers in cement and bricks.
Step 1: Evaluate each material's use in construction.
• A. Red mud: A byproduct of bauxite processing (aluminum industry). It is increasingly used in the manufacture of bricks and as a component in specialized cement.
• B. Ash of rice husk: An agricultural waste rich in silica. It is a well-known highly reactive pozzolan used to enhance the strength of concrete.
• D. Fly ash: The most common industrial waste used in construction; it is a primary ingredient in Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC) and "green" bricks.
• C. Activated Carbon: This is a high-value adsorbent used for filtration and purification. It is $not$ a waste material used as a structural component in construction.
Step 2: Conclusion.
Materials A, B, and D are waste products effectively used in construction, while C is not. Therefore, the correct set is A, B, and D only.