Q133 / 270 · NDA 2023 (Phase 1) · General Ability
Which one of the following is found in the innermost part of the Earth?
- AConrad discontinuity
- BMoho discontinuity
- CGuttenberg discontinuity
- Correct answerDLehman 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'.