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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist

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  • 2 objective papers
  • 120 questions each
  • 2 h per paper
  • 100 + 300 marks

Prelims Paper I covers general studies.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Prelims · 2020 · Paper I, General Studies · Q13 of 120

Geo-Scientist Prelims 2020 General Studies Q13: Ozone layer depletion is concentrated in:

QuestionEnvironment / ozone

Ozone layer depletion is concentrated in:

  1. (a) mid-latitude regions.
  2. (b) high latitude regions.
  3. (c) equatorial regions.
  4. (d) tropical regions.

Answer: (b) high latitude regions.

Ozone depletion is greatest at high latitudes, especially the Antarctic ozone hole in spring. Polar stratospheric clouds form in the cold polar vortex and convert stable chlorine into active Cl that destroys O₃ when sunlight returns.

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