UPPSC PCS 2023 · Question 143 of 150

'Ozone layer' absorbing ultra - violet radiation exists in which of the atmospheric layer?

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AThermosphere
BStratosphereCorrect
CMesosphere
DTroposphere

Answer: B. Stratosphere

Explanation

Ozone Layer Depletion is the chemical destruction of the stratospheric ozone layer that is not caused by natural processes. Natural cycles constantly create and deplete ozone in the stratosphere.

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