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Question
A student sitting on the last bench in the class cannot read the writing on the blackboard clearly but he can read the book lying on his desk clearly. Which of the following statement is correct about the student?
(a) The near point of his eyes has receded away.
(b) The near point of his eyes has come close to him.
(c) The far point of his eyes has receded away.
(d) The far point of his eyes has come closer to him.
Solution
The far point of his eyes has come closer to him.
As the far point of the eye is closer to him than normal, he can see nearby objects, but not distant objects, clearly.
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