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← HistoryWhich consequence occurs when subsurface drainage fails in Mughal gardens?
A)Pietra dura loses structural integrity
B)Erosion undermines terrace construction
C)Waterlogging damages plant roots✓
D)Aqueducts suffer increased sedimentation
💡 Explanation
When subsurface drainage fails, waterlogging directly damages plant roots because the aeration of the root zone decreases due to decreased gas diffusion; therefore plant health declines rather than impacting stone inlay or wider infrastructure.
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