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Cataract and skin cancer are caused by...

Cataract and skin cancer are caused by

A

Deplition of nitric oxide

B

Deplition of ozone layeer

C

Increase in methane

D

Deplition of nitrous oxide

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The correct Answer is:
B
Depletion of ozone layer makes the UV rays reach the earth's surface directly. Long time exposure to these rays causes serious effects like cataract, skin cancer and blindness.
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