Why is a normal eye not able to see clearly the objects placed closer than $25 \,cm$?

  • A
    The ciliary muscles cannot contract enough to increase the curvature of the lens.
  • B
    The focal length of the eye lens cannot be decreased below a certain limit.
  • C
    The image is formed behind the retina.
  • D
    Both $A$ and $B$.

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