Snow-blindness in Antarctic region is due to:

A Inflammation of cornea due to high dose of UV-B radiation

B High reflection of light from snow

C Damage to retina caused by infra-red rays

D Freezing of fluids in the eye by low temperature

The answer is A.

Solution

In the human eye, the cornea absorbs UV-B radiation. A high dose of UV-B causes inflammation of the cornea, called snow-blindness.

Concept snow-blindness

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