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The ozone layer is located in the:
ATroposphere
BStratosphere
CMesosphere
DExosphere
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Stratosphere
1. The ozone layer sits in the stratosphere ~15-35 km altitude.
2. It absorbs UV radiation.
3. Hence stratosphere.
_Source: UGC NET Paper 1 Study Book (ugc-net.com class notes) — Atmosphere_