The lithosphere consists of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The lithosphere consists of:
A. Mantle only
B. Core and mantle
C. Crust and uppermost mantle
D. Crust only
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The lithosphere includes the Earth's crust and the rigid uppermost part of the mantle.

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