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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. They are very essential for the body. They has to be taken various diet or in the form of medicines also.
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. These must be supplied regularly in diet because they are readily excreated in urine and cannot be stored in our body.
Which among the following is not a fat soluble vitamin?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Vitamin C
Vitamins are grouped by their solubility in water or fat. Vitamins A, D, E and K are fat soluble and are stored in the liver and adipose tissues; the B group and vitamin C are water soluble. Because vitamin C is lost in urine and not stored, it has to come regularly from the diet, for example from citrus fruits and amla. So vitamin C is the one that is not fat soluble.
Option (1) Vitamin A — A fat soluble vitamin. It is stored in the liver; fish liver oil, carrots, butter and milk are its sources.
Option (2) Vitamin D — A fat soluble vitamin. It is made in the skin on exposure to sunlight and is also found in fish and egg yolk.
Option (3) Vitamin C — Not a fat soluble vitamin. It is water soluble and is excreted in urine, so it is not stored in the body.
Option (4) Vitamin K — A fat soluble vitamin. 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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