Key Terms & Concepts — UPSC Mains
Aquifer
GS3
"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
Subject
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