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← HistoryWhich outcome accelerated surface damage historically in Mughal pietra dura?
A)Salt crystallization within porous stones✓
B)Oxidation from concentrated cleaning agents
C)Microbial growth under direct sunlight
D)Thermal fracturing by building settlement
💡 Explanation
The damage accelerated when ground water wicked through structures using capillary action, leading to salt crystallization within porous stones such as marble; therefore, A instead of surface treatments, because subsurface action degrades the material more efficiently.
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