The area of retina in human eye which contains the maximum number of cone cells is:

Macula

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Yellow spot

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Blind spot

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Fovea centralis

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Solution

The correct options are
A Macula
B Yellow spot
D Fovea centralis
Yellow spot is present in the centre of the retina. This region contains the maximum number of cone cells. It is the area of best vision and is the site of maximum colour perception. It is also known as fovea centralis or macula.

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