Question

In secondary rainbow what is the order of colours observed from earth?

• A. Violet innermost, Red outermost
• B. Red innermost, Violet outermost
• C. Random
• D. White and dark alternatively

Answer 1

The correct option is B Red innermost, Violet outermost

For primary rainbow the order of colour is violet innermost to red outermost while that for secondary rainbow it is inverse, i.e, from red innermost to violet outermost.