In fieldcraft, distance is underestimated when
- 1. the light is bright
- 2. the object is large in relation to its surroundings
- 3. there is compressed/low-lying ground between the observer and the object
- 4. looking uphill
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1, 2 and 3 only
3 and 4 only
1, 2 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2024
– A large object appears closer, especially when there are fewer reference points or its size is disproportionate to typical objects in the environment.
– Compressed or low-lying ground between the observer and the object removes visual references, making the object seem closer.
– Looking uphill makes distances appear shorter due to the foreshortening effect and the effort involved in viewing upwards.