Identify the correct term described as: a region of Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard General Science and Nature MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Identify the correct term described as: a region of Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.”
The accepted answer is D. Ozone Layer. “Identify the correct term described as: a region of Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.” is answered by Ozone Layer (option D). Option A (“Jupiter”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ozone Layer. Option B (“Neptune”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ozone Layer. Remaining alternatives (Liver) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ozone Layer is identified. General Science and Nature questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. General Science and Nature recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Jupiter
Why not A: “Jupiter” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ozone Layer. “Identify the correct term described as: a region of Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.” is answered by Ozone Layer (option D). Opti
- B. Neptune
Why not B: “Neptune” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ozone Layer. “Identify the correct term described as: a region of Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.” is answered by Ozone Layer (option D). Opti
- C. Liver
Why not C: “Liver” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Ozone Layer. “Identify the correct term described as: a region of Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.” is answered by Ozone Layer (option D). Opti
- D. Ozone Layer ✓
Correct answer
D. Ozone Layer
Explanation
“Identify the correct term described as: a region of Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.” is answered by Ozone Layer (option D). Option A (“Jupiter”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ozone Layer. Option B (“Neptune”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Ozone Layer. Remaining alternatives (Liver) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Ozone Layer is identified. General Science and Nature questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. General Science and Nature recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, General Science and Nature
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