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The term vitamin was coined from the word vital +amine since the earlier identified compounds had amino groups. Later work showed that most of them didn't contain amino groups, so the letter "e" was dropped and ther term vitamin is used these days.
Vitamins are classified into two groups depending upon their solubility in water or fat. Fat soluble vitamins are soluble in fat and oils but insoluble in water. They are stored in liver and adipose (fat storing) tissues.
Water-soluble vitamins are soluble in water. They must be supplied regularly in the diet as they are readily excreated in urine.
Among the following, water-soluble vitamin is
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Vitamin C
Vitamins are grouped by their solubility in water or fat. Of the four options, only vitamin C is water soluble. Because it is lost in urine and not stored, it has to come regularly from the diet, for example from citrus fruits and amla.
Why the other options are incorrect
Option (1) Vitamin A — Incorrect. It is fat soluble and is stored in the liver; fish liver oil, carrots, butter and milk are its sources.
Option (2) Vitamin D — Incorrect. It is fat soluble; it is made in the skin on exposure to sunlight and is also found in fish and egg yolk.
Option (4) Vitamin K — Incorrect. It is fat soluble; it is needed for the clotting of blood and comes from green leafy vegetables.
NCERT (2026-27 edition):
Classification of Vitamins – …
Note: The same/similar question has been asked in different years by NTA as per the details given below:
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| – | 03-06 S2 29-05 S1 | – | 27-05 S1 | – |