GK Question

geography hard mcq

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

  1. Troposphere
  2. Stratosphere
  3. Mesosphere
  4. Thermosphere

Answer: Stratosphere

The ozone layer is located in the stratosphere, approximately 15-35 km above Earth's surface. It absorbs 97-99% of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV-B) radiation. Ozone depletion due to CFCs is a major environmental concern addressed by the Montreal Protocol (1987).

Topic Physical Geography
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Banking