Top level of water present under the ground is called
(a) groundwater
(b) water table
(c) aquifer
(d) all of these

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(b) water table

The top level of water present under the ground is called water table.

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Top level of water present under the ground is called (a) groundwater (b) water table (c) aquifer (d) all of these

(b) water tableThe top level of water present under the ground is called water table.

Top level of water present under the ground is called
(a) groundwater
(b) water table
(c) aquifer
(d) all of these

(b) water table

The top level of water present under the ground is called water table.