UPSC Ecology And Environment Environmental Issue And Environmental Pollution Question Bank Environmental Issues

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    The main function of ozone layer is:
    I.  Heating the stratosphere
    II. Maintaining the temperature of atmosphere
    III. Absorbing the ultraviolet solar radiation

    A)  I & II                           

    B)  Only II

    C)  Only III           

    D)  All the above

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    The main function of the ozone gas found in the ozonosphere is to absorb the ultraviolet solar radiation. Ozone absorbs the ultraviolet solar radiation and through this process, the most harmful ultraviolet radiation is effectively filtered, thus safeguarding life at earth.


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