A well is sunk in an unconfined aquifer having a saturated depth of 100 m. Assuming the
equilibrium flow conditions and a homogeneous aquifer and radius of influence to be same, the
ratio of discharges at 20 m and 40 m draw downs, is
(A) 2/3
(B) 5/4
(C) 4/5
(D) 8/7

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Answer :

Answer: Option D

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