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The main function of ozone layer is: I. Heating the stratosphere II. Maintaining the temperature of atmosphere

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The main function of ozone layer is: 

I. Heating the stratosphere 

II. Maintaining the temperature of atmosphere 

III. Absorbing the ultraviolet solar radiation 

(a) I & II (b) Only II (c) Only III (d) All the above

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(c) The main function of the ozone gas found in the ozonosphere is to absorb the ultraviolet solar radiation. Ozone absorbs the ultraviolet solar radiation and through this process, the most harmful ultraviolet radiation is effectively filtered, thus safeguarding life at earth.

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