Multiple choice

In case of hypermetropia

  1. the image of a distant object is formed in front of the retina

  2. the image of a near object is formed behind the retina

  3. a concave lens should be used for correction

  4. a convex lens cannot be used for correction

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hypermetropia, or farsightedness, occurs when the eyeball is too short or the lens has insufficient converging power. This causes the image of nearby objects to be focused behind the retina rather than on it.