Magnetism · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 17 of 30

Magnetism – Question 17

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Topic
Magnetism
Subject
General Studies
Difficulty
Moderate
Solve Time
45–60 sec

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Q · MagnetismModerate · 45s

The Earth's magnetic field is due to: 178

TopicMagnetism
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyModerate
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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Convection currents of molten iron in outer core produce magnetic field.

186

Final Answer: Option B — Electric currents in Earth's core 182
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Magnetism Question 17 – UPSC CDS/OTA