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← HistoryWhich unintended consequence arose from the extensive use of cascading water features in the Shalimar Bagh Mughal garden complex?
A)Increased localized seismic activity
B)Accelerated deterioration of marble pavings✓
C)Disruption of regional irrigation canals
D)Enhanced habitat for malaria vectors
💡 Explanation
Accelerated deterioration occurs because the constant water flow causes capillary action leading to salt precipitation on the marble surface causing scaling; therefore the increased deterioration of the stone, rather than increased mosquitos influenced by stagnant water.
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