Question

Choose the correct options regarding the statements given below:
Statement-1: Ozone present in the lower parts of atmosphere is not harmful for animals.
Statement-2: Ozone present in the stratosphere is harmful for animals.

• A. Both statements are correct.
• B. Both statements are incorrect.
• C. Statement-1 is correct and statement-2 is incorrect.
• D. Statement-1 is incorrect and statement-2 is correct.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Both statements are incorrect.

Ozone is a naturally occurring gas found in the atmosphere. Ozone found in the lower parts of the atmosphere, is harmful for animals because it can damage living tissues. The ozone found in the stratosphere acts as a shield absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiations from the sun. Hence, it is not harmful for animals. So, the given statements are incorrect.