Ozone, which protects the environment from harmful effects of UV radiations from directly falling on earth, is present in which layer?

Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Ionosphere

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Biosphere

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Solution

The correct option is A Stratosphere
Ozone is a protective blanket that is present in stratosphere which protects earth from harmful effects of UV radiations that are present in sun light.

Chlorofluorocarbons and other halogenated compounds cause ozone depletion.

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