What is the reason for the formation of lightning in a thunderstorm?

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Accumulation of charges in clouds

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The correct option is C
Accumulation of charges in clouds

Lightning is a sudden electrical discharge that occurs in a thunderstorm. It is caused by the accumulation of charges in the clouds. The process of electric discharge can occur between two or more clouds or between clouds and the earth.

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