Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The precipitation during its travel in atmosphere dissolves certain gases (B) Rain water which percolates through the ground, is free from suspended materials (C) Underground water may dissolve minerals and salts present in the earth's layers (D) All the above

Pick up the correct statement from the following: 

(A) The precipitation during its travel in atmosphere dissolves certain gases 

(B) Rain water which percolates through the ground, is free from suspended materials 

(C) Underground water may dissolve minerals and salts present in the earth's layers 

(D) All the above 

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(D) All the above 

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