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Q. Consider the following statements:

Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?


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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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Solution

The correct option is B
2 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The zone separating the troposphere from the stratosphere is known as the tropopause.

Statement 2 is correct: The temperature in the troposphere decreases at the rate of 1’C for every 165m of height.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The stratosphere contains the ozone layer that shields the earth from harmful UV radiations.


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