The discontinuity separating the crust and mantle is known as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The discontinuity separating the crust and mantle is known as:
A. Conrad Discontinuity
B. Lehmann Discontinuity
C. Gutenberg Discontinuity
D. Mohorovicic Discontinuity
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Mohorovicic Discontinuity (Moho) marks the boundary between the Earth's crust and mantle. It was discovered by Andrija Mohorovicic through seismic studies.

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