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The capillary fringe lies:

A. Above the water table

B. Below the water table

C. Within the saturated zone

D. In the unsaturated bedrock

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Capillary fringe is the zone just above the water table where water rises due to capillary action and fills pores partially.

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