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Biology Ecosystem Previous Year Questions Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

Snow-blindness in Antarctic region is due to :

A
Damage to retina caused by infra-red rays
B
Freezing of fluids in the eye by low temperature
C
Inflammation of cornea due to high dose of UV-B radiation
D
High reflection of light from snow

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The correct answer is:
C

Snow-blindness is caused by exposure to intense UV-B rays reflected by snow.

It leads to painful inflammation of the cornea.

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