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A student is not able to see what is written on the black board while sitting in the last row. What is the defect of vision in this case?

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Myopia

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Hypermetropia

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Presbyopia

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Astigmatism

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Solution

The correct option is A
Myopia

Myopia is also known as near-sightedness. A person with myopia can see nearby objects clearly but cannot see distant objects distinctly. This defect can be corrected by using concave lens.

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