The most common cause of blindness in India is:

Correct option is B

Ans. (b) Cataract Sol. Cataract is the leading cause of blindness in India, particularly among the elderly. It is a clouding of the eye lens that impairs vision, and it is treatable with surgery.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Vitamin A deficiency – Causes night blindness but not the most common cause of total blindness.
· (b) Cataract – Correct. Most common cause of blindness in India.
· (c) Glaucoma – A significant cause, but less common than cataract.
· (d) Refractive error – Can cause visual impairment but is correctable and rarely leads to blindness.