Previous year MCQs

Misc UPPSC 1996 GS-I
Question

The International Day for preservation of Ozone layer is observed on:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 16th September

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “16th September”.
The International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is observed on September 16th each year.

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