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CGPSC 2022 · Question 31 of 100

Read the following statements and choose the correct option: (i) For passengers flying at very high altitudes, sky appears dark. (ii) Scattering is not prominent at such heights.

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  1. A(i) and (ii) both are true, and (ii) is correct reasoning of (i)Correct
  2. B(i) and (ii) both are true, but (ii) is not correct reasoning of (i)
  3. C(i) is correct and (ii) is incorrect
  4. D(i) is incorrect and (ii) is correct

Answer: A. (i) and (ii) both are true, and (ii) is correct reasoning of (i)

Explanation

Sky Appearance at High Altitudes When passengers fly at very high altitudes, such as on a space mission or even very high-flying aircraft, the sky often appears dark, almost black, instead of the familiar blue we see from the ground. This phenomenon is directly related to how sunlight interacts with Earth's atmosphere.

Source: CGPSC 2022 official paper

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