MCQ
Ozone layer is present in the :
  • A
    troposhere.
  • stratosphere.
  • C
    ionosphere.
  • D
    ozonosphere.

Answer

Correct option: B.
stratosphere.
The ozone layer is present in the Stratosphere. Ozone is formed when sunlight breaks down the molecule oxygen $(\mathrm{O}_2​)$ in the stratosphere into oxygen atoms $(O).$ The highly reactive oxygen atoms react with more molecular oxygen to form $(\mathrm{O}_3​)$.

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