Answer the question on basis of passage given below:
Vitamins represent a group of organic compounds which are needed in small amount for the healthy growth and maintenance of our body. These are not synthesized by the body and are supplied in the diet. The deficiency of vitamins can be supplemented with medicines.
Match List I with List II
| List I | List II |
| (A) Vitamin A | (I) Green leafy vegetables, spinach, cabbage |
| (B) Vitamin \(B_{12}\) | (II) Fish liver oil, carrots, butter and milk |
| (C) Vitamin C | (III) Egg and curd |
| (D) Vitamin K | (IV) Citrus fruits, amla and green leafy vegetables |
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)
Each vitamin is matched with the foods that supply it.
(A) Vitamin A — This matches (II) Fish liver oil, carrots, butter and milk. Its deficiency causes xerophthalmia and night blindness.
(B) Vitamin B12 — This matches (III) Egg and curd. Vitamin B12 comes from animal foods; its deficiency causes pernicious anaemia.
(C) Vitamin C — This matches (IV) Citrus fruits, amla and green leafy vegetables. Its deficiency causes scurvy (bleeding gums).
(D) Vitamin K — This matches (I) Green leafy vegetables, spinach, cabbage. Its deficiency increases the blood clotting time.
Shortcut: (A)-(II) appears only in Option (3).
NCERT (2026-27 edition):
Classification of Vitamins – …
