Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Soft stones are required for carving (B) Light stones are required for arches (C) Hard stones are required to stand high pressure (D) All the above

Pick up the correct statement from the following:
(A) Soft stones are required for carving
(B) Light stones are required for arches
(C) Hard stones are required to stand high pressure
(D) All the above
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Answer: Option D
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