Match the following for the disease and its cause:
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List-I Disease |
List-II Diet Deficiency |
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(A) Scurvy |
(I) Vitamin B2 |
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(B) Cheilosis |
(II) Vitamin B1 |
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(C) Goitre |
(III) Vitamin C |
|
(D) Beri-Beri |
(IV) lodine |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
|
List-I Disease |
List-II Diet Deficiency |
|
(A) Scurvy |
(III) Vitamin C |
|
(B) Cheilosis |
(I) Vitamin B2 |
|
(C) Goitre |
(IV) lodine |
|
(D) Beri-Beri |
(II) Vitamin B1 |
(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.