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What is the role of a pumping test?

A. To extract water quickly

B. To study groundwater flow to a well

C. To measure evaporation rate

D. To test soil hardness

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

A pumping test is conducted to determine aquifer properties like transmissivity and storage by analyzing drawdown and recovery data.

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