Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Economics

Question:

As a result of depletion of "Ozone layer", which of the following rays enters the Earth?

Options:

UV radiation

String radiation

X radiation

Electric rays

Correct Answer:

UV radiation

Explanation:

As a result of depletion of the ozone layer, more ultraviolet (UV) radiation comes to Earth and causes damage to living organisms. UV radiation seems responsible for skin cancer in humans; it also lowers production of phytoplankton and thus affects other aquatic organisms.  It can also influence the growth of terrestrial plants.