Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following diseases is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin A?

Options:

Night blindness

Scurvy

Marasmus

Kwashiorkor

Correct Answer:

Night blindness

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1)- Night blindness

Night blindness is a disease caused by the deficiency of Vitamin A.

Explanation:

Vitamin A is essential for maintaining the health of the eyes, and its deficiency can lead to various eye-related problems, including night blindness. Night blindness is characterized by difficulty seeing in low-light conditions or darkness. It is a result of the impaired function of the rod cells in the retina, which are responsible for vision in low-light situations.

Other diseases mentioned:

  • Scurvy: Caused by the deficiency of Vitamin C.
  • Marasmus: A form of severe malnutrition resulting from inadequate intake of protein and calories.
  • Kwashiorkor: Another form of severe malnutrition, typically associated with protein deficiency.