CFCs are greenhouse gases and ozone-depleting substances. Ozone depletion leads to increased UV radiation. Common uses of CFCs include refrigerants and aerosols. The use explains the source, not the environmental impact mechanism.
Assertion (A) : CFCs are greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change and increase UV radiation on earth. Reason (R) : Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are man made gases used in refrigerators, air conditioners and aerosol sprays.
Asked in APPSC Group II Mains paper 2 2025 · Topic: Ozone Layer (Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS): Types, Sources, and Characteristics (e.g., CFCs, HCFCs, Halons))
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Answer: B. (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
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