SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 46

SSC MTS - 16/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • General Awareness • Q46

Nife layer of earth is situated in the ________.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Core.

The NiFe (Nickel-Iron) layer of the Earth is situated in the core. The Earth’s core is divided into two parts: the outer core, which is liquid, and the inner core, which is solid. Both layers are primarily composed of iron and nickel, making them extremely dense compared to the mantle and crust. The NiFe core is responsible for generating the Earth’s magnetic field through the motion of its liquid outer core, a process known as the geodynamo effect. This layer lies below the mantle, extending from about 2,900 km to 6,371 km from the Earth’s surface.