Question

Assertion : The optic nerves leave the eye at the point called blind spot.
Reason : Only cone are densely packed at the blind spot, hence is the name.

• A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
• B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
• C. If assertion is true but reason is false
• D. If both assertion and reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The nerve fibres from all parts of the retina converge to leave through a point called blindspot. It is the place in the visual field that corresponds to the lack of light detecting photo receptor cells on the optic disc of the retina.