Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R)

Assertion (A) : The temperature decreases with height in the troposphere.
Reason (R) : Ozone absorbs ultra violet radiation in the troposphere and makes it cool.

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.

Hint:

Remember that atmospheric temperature trends reverse at each boundary:
- Troposphere: Temperature decreases with height.
- Stratosphere: Temperature increases with height (due to UV absorption by ozone).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C