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The zone of atmosphere in which the ozon...

The zone of atmosphere in which the ozone layer is present is called: (A) Troposphere (B) Ionosphere (C) Mesosphere (D) Stratosphere

A

ionosphere

B

mesosphere

C

stratosphere

D

troposhere

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C
The ozone layer is mainly found in the lower portion of stratosphere, i.e., approximately 20-30 km above the earth, though its thickness varies seasonally and geographically, ozone layer acts as a shield absorbing UV rays from the sun.
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