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There are different discontinuities within the Earth’s internal structure. Which are the discontinuities that have been incorrectly matched with its/their respective locations?
1) Mohorvic discontinuity -- boundary between Core and Mantle.
2) Wiechert-Gutenberg discontinuity -- boundary between Crust and Mantle.
3) Conrad discontinuity – located at a depth of 15-20kms from the Earth’s surface.
Choose the correct code from the following.

1, 2 only.
2, 3 only.
3 only.
2 only.
Explanation:
Mohorvic discontinuity is the boundary between Crust and Mantle.Wiechert-Gutenberg discontinuity is the boundary between Core and Mantle.
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