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Question
Rahul inserted a hairpin into his right ear to remove ear wax. He felt a sudden sharp pain with loss of hearing. This was due to ______.
Options
Rupture of eardrum
Rupture of vestibule
Rupture of cornea
Rupture of pinna
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Solution
Rahul inserted a hairpin into his right ear to remove ear wax. He felt a sudden sharp pain with loss of hearing. This was due to Rupture of eardrum.
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