Electrically charged particles from space travelling at speeds of several hundred km/sec can severely harm living beings if they reach the surface of the Earth. What prevents them from reaching the surface of the Earth? [IAS Prelim]

Ozone layer around the Earth reflects them back to outer space

The Earth's magnetic field diverts them towards its poles

None of the statements [a], [b] and [c] given above is correct

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1.	Electrically charged particles from space travelling at speeds of several hundred km/sec can severely harm living beings if they reach the surface of the Earth. What prevents them from reaching the surface of the Earth? [IAS Prelim]
A.	The Earth's magnetic field diverts them towards its poles
B.	Ozone layer around the Earth reflects them back to outer space
C.	chemical
D.	None of the statements [a], [b] and [c] given above is correct
Answer» B. Ozone layer around the Earth reflects them back to outer space

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Electrically charged particles from space travelling at speeds of several hundred km/sec can severely harm living beings if they reach the surface of the Earth. What prevents them from reaching the surface of the Earth? [IAS Prelim]

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