The magnetic field of the Earth is due to

  • A
    Motion and distribution of some material in and outside the Earth
  • B
    Interaction of cosmic rays with the current of the Earth
  • C
    $A$ magnetic dipole buried at the centre of the Earth
  • D
    Induction effect of the Sun

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