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UPPSC 2018 GS-I General science
Question

The maximum concentration of ozone is found in which of the following?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Stratosphere

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Stratosphere”.

Stratosphere is the layer of the atmosphere where the maximum concentration of ozone is found.

The ozone layer, which protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation, is primarily located in the stratosphere. It is a region of the atmosphere that extends from about 10 to 50 kilometers above the Earth's surface.

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