What kind of radiation is absorbed by the ozone layer?

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What kind of radiation is absorbed by the ozone layer?

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SSC CGL 2024 (Tier-I) Previous Year Paper (17-Sep-2024) (Shift 3)

Infrared radiation

Visible radiation

Green radiation

Ultraviolet radiation

The correct answer is

Ultraviolet radiation

The ozone layer primarily absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the sun, protecting life on Earth from harmful UV rays.

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