Match the following for the disease and its cause:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: |
(A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II) (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II) |
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II) |
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
(A) Scurvy — (III) Vitamin C: Scurvy is caused by a severe lack of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in the diet, leading to symptoms like bleeding gums and weakness. (B) Cheilosis — (I) Vitamin B2: Cheilosis is a condition characterized by painful inflammation and cracking of the corners of the mouth, typically caused by a deficiency in Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin). (C) Goitre — (IV) Iodine: A goitre is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, which most commonly occurs due to a deficiency of iodine in the diet. (D) Beri-Beri — (II) Vitamin B1: Beri-Beri is a disease caused by a deficiency of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), affecting the heart and circulatory system or the nerves. |