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← HistoryWhich consequence accelerated the detachment of pietra from Mughal monuments?
A)Efflorescence within the marble✓
B)Oxidation reactions in metallic pigments
C)Thermal expansion rate mismatches
D)Subsidence-induced structural stresses
💡 Explanation
Efflorescence caused detachment, because salt precipitation within marble pores induces crystal growth, exerting disruptive pressure, thus weakening the bond between the marble substrate and inlaid pietra; rather than oxidation or thermal stress alone causing such delamination.
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