During lightning, we should take shelter under a tall tree.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Explanation
Do not take shelter under a tall tree as lightning first strikes the tall objects.
Take shelter inside the house. Lightning will travel to the ground due to earthing of buildings and we are safe in the house.
Take shelter inside a car. Lightning will travel along the metallic surface of the car to the ground and we are safe in the car.
Conclusion
Hence the above statement is False

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(i) Do not take shelter under a tree.
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