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Geological Engineering · Q69

Groundwater and Hydrogeology

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 69

Q69

What is the role of a pumping test?

A.
To extract water quickly
B.
To study groundwater flow to a well
Answer
C.
To measure evaporation rate
D.
To test soil hardness

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
A pumping test is conducted to determine aquifer properties like transmissivity and storage by analyzing drawdown and recovery data.