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Geography question from High Court exam, 2026 by JKSSB

Find the correct statement:

Statement 1: Ozone layer is found in the stratosphere.
Statement 2: It protects Earth from UV radiation.

Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Correct Answer: Option C — Both
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: About 90% of Earth's atmospheric ozone is located in the stratosphere (approximately 10 to 50 km above the surface), forming what is commonly known as the ozone layer.

Statement 2 is correct: The ozone layer acts as a protective shield by absorbing the majority of the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation (specifically UV-B and UV-C rays), preventing them from reaching Earth's surface and causing skin cancer, cataracts, and damage to ecosystems.
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Exam JKSSB
Recruitment High Court
Year 2026
Subject Geography
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