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Ozone layer of stratosphere requires protection from indiscriminate use of ____________ .

A

pesticides

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atomic explosions

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C

aerosols and high flying jet

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balloons

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Solution

The correct option is C aerosols and high flying jet
Ozone layer of stratosphere require protection from indiscriminate use of aerosols and high flying jet because they produce gases which react with ozone layer and depletion of ozone occurs.

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