Stars twinkle due to:

Refraction

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Reflection

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Scattering

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Polarisation of light

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Solution

The correct option is B Refraction
Due to refraction, position of stars keep changing constantly as the refractive index of atmosphere is not constant. Due to this, stars appears to twinkle.

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Statement 1: Stars twinkle but planets do not.

Statement 2: Stars have their own light but a planet reflects the light from the stars.

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