Under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, 'blindness' for disability certification in India is defined as:
- A Visual acuity less than 3/60 in the better eye with best possible correction, or a field of vision less than 10 degrees ✓
- B Visual acuity less than 6/18 in the better eye with best correction
- C Visual acuity less than 6/60 in the better eye with best correction
- D Absence of light perception in either eye
Correct answer: A. Visual acuity less than 3/60 in the better eye with best possible correction, or a field of vision less than 10 degrees
Explanation
The RPwD Act 2016 defines blindness as visual acuity of less than 3/60 in the better eye with best possible correction, or field of vision less than 10 degrees. Low vision under the same Act spans acuity less than 6/18 down to 3/60, which makes distractor B describe low vision rather than blindness. Certification thresholds matter for travel concessions, education and employment benefits.
Reference: Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, Gazette of India, Government of India ed.
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