Assertion [A]: UV radiation damages to the ozone layer.
Reason [R]: The ozone hole has been the major cause of global warming and climate change.

Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation for assertion

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Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion

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Assertion is true but reason is false

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Both assertion and reason are false

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Solution

The correct option is D Both assertion and reason are false
UV radiation is absorbed by the ozone layer. The dame to the ozone layer is caused by certain pollutants.

Ozone hole allows UV radiation to reach the earth surface affecting various life forms. Ozone hole does not cause global warming or climate change.

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Assertion [A]: UV radiation damages to the ozone layer. Reason [R]: The ozone hole has been the major cause of global warming and climate change.

Assertion [A]: UV radiation damages to the ozone layer.
Reason [R]: The ozone hole has been the major cause of global warming and climate change.