Water soluble vitamins are
(A) Vitamin A
(B) Vitamin D
(C) Vitamin B
(D) Vitamin C
(E) Vitamin E
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (C) and (D) only
Vitamins are grouped by their solubility:
Fat-soluble vitamins: A, D, E and K. They are stored in the liver and adipose tissue.
Water-soluble vitamins: the B group and vitamin C.
(A) Vitamin A — Incorrect. Fat-soluble.
(B) Vitamin D — Incorrect. Fat-soluble.
(C) Vitamin B — Correct. Water-soluble.
(D) Vitamin C — Correct. Water-soluble.
(E) Vitamin E — Incorrect. Fat-soluble.
NCERT (2026-27 edition):
Classification of Vitamins – “… (i) Fat soluble vitamins: Vitamins which are soluble in fat and oils but insoluble in water are kept in this group. These are vitamins A, D, E and K. They are stored in liver and adipose (fat storing) tissues.
(ii) Water soluble vitamins: B group vitamins and vitamin C are soluble in water so they are grouped together. Water soluble vitamins must be supplied regularly in diet because they are readily excreted in urine and cannot be stored (except vitamin B12) in our body.”