Which of the following is the coldest layer of the atmosphere? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is the coldest layer of the atmosphere?
A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Mesosphere
D. Thermosphere
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The mesosphere is the coldest layer of the atmosphere, with temperatures dropping to as low as -90°C at the mesopause.

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