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Snow-blindness in Antarctic region is due to :
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Q. Snow-blindness in Antarctic region is due to :
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Environmental Issues
A
Freezing of fluids in the eye by low temperature
25%
B
Inflammation of cornea due to high dose of UV-B radiation
65%
C
High reflection of light from snow
0%
D
Damage to retina caused by infra-red rays
10%
Solution:
Snow blindness or photokeratitis is the inflammation of the cornea due to excessive exposure to UV-B radiation. So, the correct answer is 'Inflammation of cornea due to high dose of UV-B radiation'