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The sky would appear red instead of blue...

The sky would appear red instead of blue if

A

atmospheric paricles scatter blue light more than red light.

B

atmospheric paricles scatter all colours equally

C

atmospheric particles scatter red light more than blue light

D

scattering does not take place.

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The correct Answer is:
C
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