Match List - I with List - II.
| List - I | List - II |
| (A) D | (I) Loss of blood clotting |
| (B) C | (II) Rickets |
| (C) B6 | (III) Scurvy |
| (D) K | (IV) Convulsions |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
Vitamins are organic compounds needed in small amounts in the diet; the lack of a vitamin causes a specific deficiency disease. Vitamins A, D, E and K are fat soluble; the B group and C are water soluble.
(A) D — This matches (II) Rickets. Vitamin D (from exposure to sunlight, fish, egg yolk) is needed for bone formation; its lack causes rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.
(B) C — This matches (III) Scurvy. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid; citrus fruits, amla) deficiency causes scurvy, with bleeding gums.
(C) B6 — This matches (IV) Convulsions. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) deficiency causes convulsions.
(D) K — This matches (I) Loss of blood clotting. Vitamin K (green leafy vegetables) is needed for blood clotting; its lack increases the blood clotting time.
Shortcut: The pair (A)–(II) appears in Options (3) and (4), and (C)–(IV) then leaves only Option (3).
NCERT (2026-27 edition):
Classification of Vitamins (rows of Table 10.3: Some important Vitamins, their Sources and their Deficiency Diseases)
| Name of Vitamins | Sources | Deficiency diseases |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | Yeast, milk, egg yolk, cereals and grams | Convulsions |
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) | Citrus fruits, amla and green leafy vegetables | Scurvy (bleeding gums) |
| Vitamin D | Exposure to sunlight, fish and egg yolk | Rickets (bone deformities in children) and osteomalacia (soft bones and joint pain in adults) |
| Vitamin K | Green leafy vegetables | Increased blood clotting time |