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The solid water (or hailstones) falling from the upper portion of the cloud carry electrons with them, leaving the upper portion positively charged.

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The correct option is A True
Because of charge distribution on clouds, during the hailstones, they carry electrons with them, and accumulate at the bottom of the cloud. Thus, the upper portion of the cloud is left positively charged and the bottom of the cloud becomes negatively charged.

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