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DIRECTIONS: Read the passage (s) given below and answer the questions that follow. Passage - 1 Lightning is the visible discharge of electricity that occurs when a region of a cloud acquires an excess electrical charge either positive or negative, that is sufficient to break down the resistance of air. When lightning is likely to occur people are advised to stay indoors, away from open doors and avoid contact with any electrical appliances. Lightning occurs when region of cloud acquires

A) negative charge           

B) positive charge

C) both (a) and (b)          

D) neither (a) nor (b)