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The outermost layer of sun is called

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SSC CGL 2016 (Tier 1) Previous Year Question Paper (11-Sep-2016) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is

Chromosphere

The outermost layer of the Sun is called the Corona.

Let's clarify the options provided:

Lithosphere: This is a part of Earth's structure, not the Sun.

Chromosphere: This is a layer of the Sun located between the Photosphere and the Corona.

Photosphere: This is the visible surface of the Sun and not its outermost layer.

Corona: This is the outermost layer of the Sun, extending millions of kilometers into space. It is visible during a solar eclipse.

Therefore, the correct option is Corona.

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