Ascorbic Acid is
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Vitamin C
Vitamins are organic compounds needed in small amounts in the diet; most of them cannot be made by the body. They are grouped as fat soluble (A, D, E and K) and water soluble (the B group and C). Ascorbic acid is vitamin C, a water-soluble vitamin found in citrus fruits, amla and green leafy vegetables; its deficiency causes scurvy (bleeding gums).
NCERT (2026-27 edition):
Classification of Vitamins
Table 10.3: Some important Vitamins, their Sources and their Deficiency Diseases (row)
| Name of Vitamins | Sources | Deficiency diseases |
|---|---|---|
| 6. Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) | Citrus fruits, amla and green leafy vegetables | Scurvy (bleeding gums) |
Note: The same/similar question has been asked in different years by NTA as per the details given below:
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| 22-05 S1 | 03-06 S1 | – | – | – |