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← HistoryWhich outcome occurs when increased water table salinity impairs Mughal garden's irrigation system?
A)Increased mineral deposition on plants✓
B)Aqueduct structural support improves markedly
C)Uniform water flow increases predictably
D)Pietra dura inlay colors intensify
💡 Explanation
Increased salinity causes **osmotic stress** in root systems, because the higher ion concentration outside draws water out, therefore the increased mineral availability damages the plants, rather than structurally benefiting irrigation or aesthetics.
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