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Which among the following gas is present in stratosphere protects us from harmful UV radiation?

A

Oxygen

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Green house gases

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C

Ozone

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Carbondioxide

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Solution

The correct option is C
Ozone

Ozone is mainly found in stratosphere. It protects us from harmful UV radiations of sunlight reaching earth.

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