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(B) The most serious effect of the depletion of the ozone layer is that $UV$ rays from the sun can pass through the stratosphere and reach the surface

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(B) The most serious effect of the depletion of the ozone layer is that $UV$ rays from the sun can pass through the stratosphere and reach the surface of the earth. It has been found that with an increase in exposure to $UV$ rays,the risk of skin cancer increases. Also,exposure of the eye to $UV$ rays damages the cornea and lens,which may cause cataract and even blindness.

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