Question

    Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and other is labelled as Reason R

    Assertion A: The temperature increases with increasing height in the stratosphere.

    Reason R: Ozone absorbs ultra violet radiation in the stratosphere and makes it warm.

    In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

    A Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A is true but R is false Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A is false but R is true Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A Ozone layer is found in the stratosphere at the height of 20 km and is responsible for trapping the heat energy. 

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