Aquifer

"Underground layer of permeable rock, sediment, or soil that stores and transmits groundwater"

Definition

Underground layer of permeable rock, sediment, or soil that stores and transmits groundwater

⭐ Significance for UPSC

Use in GS1 Geography and GS3 Environment answers on groundwater management, water conservation schemes, and hydrogeology.

Example / Context

The Atal Bhujal Yojana focuses on community-led aquifer recharge in water-stressed blocks.

Mains GS Relevance

GS Paper 3

Economy, Environment, S&T, Security

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