SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 69

SSC CPO - 11 Nov 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q69

At places the groundwater is stored between layers of hard rock below the water table. This is known as an ______.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. aquifer.

At places where groundwater is stored between layers of hard rock below the water table, this is known as an aquifer. Aquifers are natural underground layers of water-bearing rock, sand, or gravel that hold and transmit water, supplying wells and springs. They play a crucial role in providing a reliable source of water for agriculture, industries, and domestic use.