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. Gutenberg Discontinuity
B. Conrad Discontinuity
C. Mohorovicic Discontinuity
D. Lehmann Discontinuity
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
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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