What is the name of the phenomenon where the temperature in the tropopause is constant? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the name of the phenomenon where the temperature in the tropopause is constant?
A. Isothermal layer
B. Temperature inversion
C. Adiabatic cooling
D. Greenhouse effect
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The tropopause is an isothermal layer, meaning the temperature is constant with altitude.

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