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What is the primary destination of 'Gravitational Water' present in the soil?

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Correct answer: Water table and deep aquifers

Answer: B. Gravitational water is the portion of soil water that moves downward through relatively large pores under the pull of gravity after rainfall or heavy irrigation. Soil particles cannot hold most of this free water strongly enough, so it percolates downward and may replenish the water table or deeper aquifers. A is incorrect because plants mainly use capillary and available soil water near their roots, not all rapidly draining gravitational water. C is incorrect because downward percolation does not send this water to the upper atmosphere. D is not the primary destination; some water may enter streams if it emerges or is connected to drainage, but the defining movement is downward through soil. Memory cue: gravitational water goes down because gravity wins.

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Gravitational-WaterPercolationAquiferHydrological CycleThe Living WorldBiologyClass 11 Mcq

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