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Geography GK · Q32

Hydrosphere

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 32

Q32

The 'Water table' refers to ________

A.
The lower limit of the zone of saturation
B.
The upper limit of the zone of saturation
Answer
C.
The contact zone of permeable and impermeable rocks
D.
Seepage of water into fissures lying below the earth's surface

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The 'Water table' refers to the upper limit of the zone of saturation. The upper most surface or top level of the zone of saturation is called the water-table. It can also be defined as the level at and below which soil particles are completely saturated. Water table generally follows the relief Unsaturated Zone of the ground.