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  1. Ozone layer above the surface of Earth provides a shield against
    1. X-rays
    2. Ultra-violet rays
    3. Gamma rays
    4. Infra-red rays
Correct Option: B

The Ozone layer absorbs 97–99% of the Sun’s medium-frequency ultraviolet light (from about 200 nm to 315 nm wavelength), which potentially damages exposed life forms on Earth.



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