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Science · 2026 · 3 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 1 · Set 3 · Q37
(a) What is hypermetropia? (b) Write any one cause of hypermetropia. (c) With the help of a suitable ray diagram, explain how hypermetropia is…
(a)
What is hypermetropia ?
(b)
Write any one cause of hypermetropia.
(c)
With the help of a suitable ray diagram, explain how hypermetropia is corrected ?
Marking-scheme solution
(a) An eye defect in which a person can see distant objects clearly but cannot see nearby object clearly.
(b) The focal length of the eye lens is too long. / The eyeball has become too small.
(c) 
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