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A

Rainbow is combined effect of dispersion, refraction and reflection of sunlight

B

When the light rays undergo two internal reflections in a water drop, a secondary rainbow is formed

C

The order of colours is reversed in the secondary rainbow

D

An observer can see a rainbow when his front is towards the sun

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To see the rainbow the sun should be his backside.
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