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General Knowledge · Q446

Environmental Science

Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 446

Q446

Ozone layer is present in

A.
Troposphere
B.
Stratosphere
Answer
C.
Mesosphere
D.
Ionosphere

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The ozone layer is mainly found in the lower portion of the stratosphere, from approximately 15 to 35 kilometers (9.3 to 21.7 mi) above Earth, although its thickness varies seasonally and geographically. The ozone layer was discovered in 1913 by the French physicists Charles Fabry and Henri Buisson.