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.