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Ozone saves the biosphere by absorbing the high energy radiation called [Kerala CET 2003]

A) Infra-red (IR)

B) Ultraviolet ray (UV)

C) X-ray

D) Gama rays

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

Stratosphere zone of earth's atmosphere contains a layer of ozone  which prevents the earth surface from about 99% of incoming solar UV-radiations.