The Mohorovicic Discontinuity was discovered through the study of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Mohorovicic Discontinuity was discovered through the study of:

A. Magnetic fields

B. Seismic waves

C. Ocean currents

D. Volcanic eruptions

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Mohorovicic discovered the crust-mantle boundary by analyzing seismic wave behavior.

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