Statement-$I$: On viewing the clear blue portion of the sky through a calcite crystal,the intensity of transmitted light varies as the crystal is rotated.
Statement-$II$: The light coming from the sky is polarized due to the scattering of sunlight by particles in the atmosphere. The scattering is largest for blue light.

  • A
    Statement-$I$ is false,Statement-$II$ is true.
  • B
    Statement-$I$ is true,Statement-$II$ is false.
  • C
    Statement-$I$ is true,Statement-$II$ is true,Statement-$II$ is the correct explanation of Statement-$I$.
  • D
    Statement-$I$ is true,Statement-$II$ is true; Statement-$II$ is not the correct explanation of Statement-$I$.

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