Which disease is caused by exposure to ultra violet radiation?

Diarrhea

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Skin cancer

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Solution

The correct option is B
Skin cancer

Skin cancer is caused by exposure to ultra violet (UV) radiations. These radiations are present in the sunlight and most of them are filtered by the ozone layer. But if human beings are excessively exposed to UV light it leads to skin cancer.

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