Q133 / 270 · NDA 2023 (Phase 1) · General Ability

Which one of the following is found in the innermost part of the Earth?

  • A
    Conrad discontinuity
  • B
    Moho discontinuity
  • C
    Guttenberg discontinuity
  • Correct answer
    D
    Lehman discontınuity

Solution

Transition zone between Outer core and Inner core is known as Lehman Discontinuity. Other discontinuities/transition Zones inside the earth are, - Conrad Discontinuity: Transition zone between upper and lower Crust. - Mohorovicic Discontinuity: Transition zone between the Crust and Mantle. - Repiti Discontinuity: Transition zone between Outer mantle and Inner mantle. - Gutenberg Discontinuity: Transition zone between Mantle and Core.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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