A) India
B) Antarctica
C) Europe
D) Africa
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
A continent sized hole (thinning) has been formed over Antarctica as a result of damage to ozone. Most ozone is formed in the stratosphere over the equator, and spread by winds around the globe. Icy particles in polar stratospheric clouds catalyze the release of chlorine (from CFC) which destroys ozone. The thinning in ozone is maximum because winter there is exceptionally cold.
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