Correct option (c) biosphere
Explanation :
Biosphere or living mantle is the habitable part of earth and its atmosphere which is composed of both, biotic and abiotic components. Biosphere has three subdivisions:-
(i) Lithosphere - It is the solid or dry crust of the earth that forms the continents and other land masses.
(ii) Hydrosphere - It is the liquid mantle of the earth present in oceans. seas, lakes, ponds, rivers, ground etc.
(lii) Atmosphere - It is the gaseous mantle that envelopes the biosphere and overlies both lithosphere as well as hydrosphere.
