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What is the reason for formation of Mirage in desert?

A. Refraction of light

B. Reflection of light

C. Total internal reflection of light

D. Both Refraction and Total internal reflection of light

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Mirage is formed due to both Refraction and Total internal reflection of light. A mirage is a naturally occurring optical phenomenon in which light rays bend to produce a displaced image of distant objects or the sky.

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