The setting sun often looks oval in shape due to:

optical illusion

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dispersion

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refraction of sun rays

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is C refraction of sun rays
The setting sun often looks oval in shape because of refraction of rays of sun passing through the air atmosphere.

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