Q43 / 180 · NEET 2014 · Botany

The zone of atmosphere in which the ozone layer is:

  • A
    Ionosphere
  • B
    Mesosphere
  • Correct answer
    C
    Stratosphere
  • D
    Troposphere

Solution

Ozone is present in two regions of the atmosphere-troposphere and stratosphere. About 10% of atmospheric ozone is in the troposphere, and the large amount of ozone is present in the stratosphere region which is often referred to as the “good ozone layer.”

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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