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← HistoryWithin Mughal gardens fed by Persian well systems, which consequence accompanies increasing soil salinity due to capillary action over decades?
A)Compromised fountains' hydraulic head
B)Damage to 'pietra dura' inlay✓
C)Reduced water milling efficiency
D)Increased aquifer recharge rates
💡 Explanation
Increasing soil salinity causes efflorescence and crystal growth, leading to physical damage of 'pietra dura' because salt crystals exert pressure within the stone and mortar. Therefore, structural integrity is affected, rather than only hydraulic or recharge elements.
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