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Primary colors are the fundamental colors that cannot be created by mixing other colors. They serve as the building blocks for creating all other colors. The definition of primary colors depends on the color system being used:

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   Additive color system (light-based, e.g., RGB)

   
   
   
   
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     Primary colors: Red, Green, Blue

     
     
   
   
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     Used in screens, monitors, and projectors

     
     
   
   
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     Mixing all three in equal amounts produces white light

     
     
   
   
   
   


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   Subtractive color system (pigments/paint-based, e.g., CMY)

   
   
   
   
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     Primary colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

     
     
   
   
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     Used in printing and painting

     
     
   
   
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     Mixing all three produces black or dark brown

     
     
   
   
   
   

In this MCQ, the focus is on the traditional art/printing concept of primary colors, where Red, Blue, and Yellow are considered the primary colors. These colors are used to create other colors by mixing in different proportions.

The options explained:

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  Red → A primary color

  
  


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  Blue → A primary color

  
  


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  Green → Not a primary color in the traditional art/painting system; it is a secondary color obtained by mixing blue and yellow. ✅

  
  


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  Yellow → A primary color

  
  

Understanding primary colors is essential in art, design, optics, and visual science. Knowing which colors are primary helps students mix colors accurately, design visuals, and understand light behavior in both additive and subtractive systems.

In summary, the correct answer is Green, as it is not a primary color in the traditional color system; instead, it is a secondary color formed by mixing blue and yellow.