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Geological Engineering · Q3

Groundwater and Hydrogeology

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 3

Q3

Which of the following formations has the highest permeability?

A.
Clay
B.
Shale
C.
Sand
Answer
D.
Granite

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Sand typically exhibits high permeability due to large, well-connected pore spaces, facilitating easy water flow.In contrast, clay and shale have very low permeability.