Q20
1 markMCQSection A

Assertion (A): The rainbow is a natural spectrum of sunlight in the sky. Reason (R): Rainbow is formed in the sky when the sun is overhead and water droplets are also present in air.

Chemical Reactions and Equations
Natural Phenomena

Options

(a)Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(b)Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
(c)Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(d)Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Official Answer

Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

natural spectrumopposite to the sundispersionwater droplets

Marking Scheme

  • 11 mark for selecting option (c).

Hint

Consider the position of the sun relative to the observer when a rainbow is visible.

Quick Oral Answer

A rainbow is formed when sunlight is dispersed by water droplets acting as tiny prisms. It is always formed in the direction opposite to the sun.

Analysis & Explanation

Assertion (A) is true as a rainbow is indeed a natural spectrum produced by the dispersion of sunlight by raindrops. Reason (R) is false because a rainbow is always formed in a direction opposite to that of the Sun. If the Sun is directly overhead, the geometry required for the internal reflection and dispersion of light to reach the observer's eye on the ground is generally not met; therefore, rainbows are typically seen in the morning or evening when the sun is at a lower angle.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1Students may think rainbows can form at any time as long as there is rain and sun, but the angle of the sun is critical for visibility.

Interesting Facts

Every person sees their own personal rainbow because the light reaching your eyes comes from different droplets than the light reaching someone else's eyes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2024?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "Chemical Reactions and Equations" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Natural Phenomena" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 paper?

This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 paper.