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(A) Free surface ground water is subjected to atmospheric pressure 

(B) Water table surface rises and falls with seasons 

(C) Depth of water table is directly proportional to the rate of drawl of water 

(D) Level of water table remains stationary 

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Answer :

(D) Level of water table remains stationary 

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