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← HistoryWhich problem results from over-irrigation of Mughal garden stepped wells?
A)Salinization of soil increases rapidly✓
B)Pietra dura inlay structurally degrades
C)Aquifer depletion renders them useless
D)Well lining materials sharply oxidize
💡 Explanation
Over-irrigation pulls salts to the surface via capillary action; therefore, salinization increases because this process causes accumulation on the soil surface. Rather than directly affecting materials or water access, this changes the land itself.
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