MCQ
Assertion (A): CFCs deplete the ozone layer.
Reason (R): CFCs are used as refrigerants and in fire extinguishers.
  • Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • B
    Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  • C
    A is true but R is false.
  • D
    A is false but R is true.

Answer

Correct option: A.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: The ozone layer is getting depleted at the higher levels of the atmosphere due to the effect of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) which are used as refrigerants and in fire extinguishers.

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