Question

Consider the following statements are UV rays emitting from Sun:

1. There are two types of UV rays UVA and UVB

2. UVA penetrates deep into the skin, causing Melanoma and premature ageing and UVB causes sunburns like basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.

Choose the right option given below:

A Only the statement 1 is true Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Only the statement 2 is true Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Both the statements 1 and 2 are true Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

UV radiation is classified into three primary types: ultraviolet A (UVA), ultraviolet B (UVB), and ultraviolet C (UVC), based on their wavelengths. Almost all the UV radiation that reaches earth is UVA though some UVB radiation reaches earth.

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