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In which of the following zone the stresses are beyond the elastic limits?

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In which of the following zone the stresses are beyond the elastic limits?

(a) Zone of rock fracture

(b) Zone of rock flowage

(c) Zone of saturation

(d) Zone of aeration

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Query is from Factor Controlling Occurrence of Ground Water topic in portion Ground Water for Irrigation through Wells and Tubewells of Irrigation Engineering

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Correct choice is (b) Zone of rock flowage

Easiest explanation: In the zone of rock flowage, interstices are absent because the stresses are beyond the elastic limits. The rocks remain in a state of plastic flow and water present in this zone is known as internal water.

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