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The water which soaks in to ground by moving downward, subjected to capillary force is ___________

(a) Ground water

(b) Pore water

(c) Infiltrated water

(d) Capillary water

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Correct choice is (c) Infiltrated water

For explanation: Infiltrated water is the portion of surface precipitation which soaks into ground moving downward through air-containing zones.

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