Fraunhofer lines are mainly produced due to the absorption of light in:

the chromosphere of the Sun

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the photosphere of the Sun

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the atmosphere of the Earth

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the ionosphere of the Earth

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The correct option is A the chromosphere of the Sun
The elements in the outer atmosphere (chromosphere) of the sun absorb the light of their characteristics wavelengths coming from Sun's inner atmosphere. This leads to dark lines in the spectrum called Fraunhofer lines.

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Terms associated with Sun	Description
1. Photosphere:	The visible outer layer of the sun
2. Chromosphere:	The the outer part of the atmosphere of the Sun
3. Sunspots:	Darker and cooler areas on the Photosphere

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