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The optical phenomenon that is primarily responsible for the observation of rainbow on a rainy day is

A. Diffraction

B. Interference

C. Dispersion

D. Reflection

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The optical phenomenon that is primarily responsible for the observation of rainbow on a rainy day is dispersion. Rainbow is caused mainly by reflection, refraction and dispersion.

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