Question

In coming years, skin related disorders will become more common due to ________.

• A. Excessive use of detergents
• B. Water pollution
• C. Air pollution
• D. Depletion of ozone layer

Answer 1

The correct option is D Depletion of ozone layer

The ever increase in the use of ozone-depleting substances like CFCs, HFCs, methyl bromide etc. will continue destroying the ozone layer in the stratosphere. The depletion of the ozone layer will result in the penetration of more UV-A and UV-B radiations to the earth surface. These radiations are strong mutagens as they distort the structure of the skin cell DNA when the skin is exposed to the UV rays. It results in skin related disorders like pigmentation, skin cancer etc.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Depeletion of the ozone layer'.