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Which one of the following layers of the atmosphere is responsible for the deflection of radio waves?
Options:
A .  Troposphere
B .  Stratosphere
C .  Mesosphere
D .  Ionosphere
Answer: Option D
:
D
Ans. (d)
Explanation
In the lower part of the Thermosphere region between 100 to 400 km, ionisation of atmospheric gases takes place. This layer is called Ionosphere. There is a peak concentration of ionized particles at 250 km, that is why this layer deflects radio waves.

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