The part of the magnetic needle of a compass which points towards North is generally coated:

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The correct option is B red
The part of the magnetic needle of a compass which points towards North is generally coated with red colour.

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The part of the magnetic needle of a compass which points towards North is generally coated:

The correct option is B redThe part of the magnetic needle of a compass which points towards North is generally coated with red colour.

The correct option is B red
The part of the magnetic needle of a compass which points towards North is generally coated with red colour.