The process of differentiation results in all of the following except
a. denser materials becoming concentrated near the cores of planets
b. rocky material forming the outer cores of planets
c. planets becoming approximately spherical
d. planets forming atmospheres

D. planets forming atmospheres        

Explanation:

               In space science, differentiation means the separation of or falling apart of the   constituents of a planetary body as a result of the chemical and physical behavior. In this process, the heavenly body develops various layers where the denser material sinks into the planet's core while the lighter material forms the outer crust.

              Thus all the options A, B and C are the result of the planetary differentiation process except option D.

Thus the answer is Option --

D. planets forming atmospheres

the correct answer is "c": the pillars proclaimed his regret at the bloodshed at the battle of kalinga and his conversion to buddhism.

the kalinga war is considered as one of the largest battles in the history of india. it was fought between the between the maurya empire, which ruled the lands of what is now known as india at the time, and the independent feudal kingdom of kalinga.

the army of maurya empire, led by its king ashoka, fought a prolonged war against kalinga. the war ended around 262 bce with the victory of the maurya empire. it is believed that ashoka, after having witnessed the loss of many lives during this war, felt deep responsibility and eventually converted into buddhism.