NEET Solved Paper 2016 Question 74
Question: Depletion of which gas in the atmosphere can lead to an increased incidence of skin cancers:
Options:
A) Nitrous oxide
B) Ozone
C) Ammonia
D) Methane
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- Ozone is found in the upper part of the atmosphere called stratosphere and it acts as a shield absorbing ultraviolet radiation from sun and so its depletion can lead to incidence of skin cancers.