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Nearly 76% fresh water is confined in
  1. Soil water
  2. Ice caps and glaciers
  3. Ground water
  4. Surface water

A
Soil water
B
Ground water
C
Ice caps and glaciers
D
Surface water
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Groundwater is formed by rainwater that accumulates below the soil levels. This forms the water table below the soil. Around 76% of the freshwater source is groundwater. Apart from this, it is also present in ponds, lakes glaciers etc.

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