The National Eye Donation Fortnight, observed annually in India to promote awareness of corneal donation, runs from:
- A August 25 to September 8 ✓
- B September 1 to September 14
- C October 2 to October 16
- D July 1 to July 15
Correct answer: A. August 25 to September 8
Explanation
The National Eye Donation Fortnight is observed every year from August 25 to September 8, culminating near the National Eye Donation Day on September 8. It is organised to sensitise the public towards pledging eyes and to strengthen hospital cornea retrieval programmes under the National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment. The other date ranges correspond to unrelated observances and are distractors.
Reference: Khurana's Comprehensive Ophthalmology, 7th ed.
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