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Snow-blindness in Antarctic region is due to:

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

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UV-B radiation is absorbed by the cornea. A high dose of UV-B causes inflammation of the cornea, called snow-blindness, cataract, etc.

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

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