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Question
Given alongside is a diagram depicting a defect of the human eye. Study the same and then answer the questions that follow:

- Identify the defect.
- Name the parts labelled 1, 2 and 3.
- Give two possible reasons for this eye defect.
- Draw a labelled diagram to show how the above mentioned defect is rectified.
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Solution
- Myopia
- 1: Vitreous humour
2: Fovea
3: Optic nerve - Lengthening of the eyeball from front to back.
Lens is too curved. 
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