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Mirage is a phenomenon due to :

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refraction of light
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reflection of light
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total internal reflection of light
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diffraction of light
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Solution

The correct option is C total internal reflection of light
Mirage is a phenomenon due to total internal reflection of light. It happens when the light goes from optically denser medium (cool air) to rarer medium (hot air) and angle of incidence is equal to or greater than the critical angle resulting total internal reflection at the interface of the two mediums.
Hence, the correct option is (C)
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