Which one of the following statements with regard to a short-sighted person is correct?

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Q: 5 (CAPF/2021)

Which one of the following statements with regard to a short-sighted person is correct?

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Science

question_exam: 

CAPF

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0,43,27,18,43,4,5

Option 1: This statement is incorrect. It states that a short-sighted person sees near objects blurred but distant objects clearly, and a convex lens is used to correct this defect. However, in reality, a convex lens is used to correct farsightedness, not shortsightedness.

Option 2: This statement is correct. A short-sighted person sees near objects clearly but distant objects are blurred. To correct this defect, a concave lens is used. The concave lens helps diverge the incoming light rays, allowing them to focus properly on the retina.

Option 3: This statement is incorrect. It states that a short-sighted person sees near objects blurred but distant objects clearly, and a concave lens is used to correct this defect. However, a concave lens actually worsens shortsightedness by further diverging the light rays, making the distant objects even more blurred.

Option 4: This statement is incorrect. It states that a short-sighted person sees near objects clearly but distant objects blurred, and a convex lens is used to correct this defect. However, as mentioned earlier, a convex lens is used to correct farsightedness, not shortsightedness.

In conclusion, option 2 is the correct statement. A short-s