The observed blue color of the sky is due to the phenomenon of scattering of light.

True

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Scattering of light is the process due to which light gets deflected and diffused all over as a result of its interplay with tiny matter particles.
The air and the fine dust particles in the earth's atmosphere scatter blue-violet light of shorter wavelengths.
This scattered blue light enters our eyes and we see the sky in blue color.
Hence, the given statement is true.

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