Question

Assertion A: Darcy's Law is used in studying groundwater flow in alluvial formations.
Reason R: The specific yield of clay soil is 15-30%, whereas, it is 1-10% for gravel.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true but R is false
• D. A is false but R is true

Hint:

Darcy's Law: Q = KIA.
Specific yield:
Clay: 1-10%.
Gravel: 15-30%.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C