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The water table is defined as:

A. Top of the saturated zone

B. Bottom of aquifer

C. Capillary fringe

D. Artesian surface

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The water table marks the upper surface of the saturated zone, where pore pressure is equal to atmospheric pressure.It fluctuates with seasons and rainfall.

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