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Snow-blindness in Antarctic redgion is d...

Snow-blindness in Antarctic redgion 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

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