Which gas is responsible for the depletion of the Ozone layer? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which gas is responsible for the depletion of the Ozone layer?

A. Nitrogen Oxide

B. Methane

C. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

D. Carbon Dioxide

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

CFCs release chlorine atoms when exposed to UV radiation, which actively destroy ozone molecules in the stratosphere.

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