Which of the following pairs of vitamin and disease is / are correctly matched ?
- 1. Vitamin A : Rickets
- 2. Vitamin B₁ : Beriberi
- 3. Vitamin C : Scurvy
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-1 – 2016
1. Vitamin A : Rickets. Rickets is caused by Vitamin D deficiency, leading to weakened and deformed bones, primarily in children. Vitamin A deficiency causes xerophthalmia (including night blindness) and increased susceptibility to infections. So, statement 1 is incorrect.
2. Vitamin B₁ : Beriberi. Beriberi is a disease caused by a deficiency of thiamine (Vitamin B₁), affecting the nervous system, cardiovascular system, and gastrointestinal system. Symptoms include weakness, nerve damage, and heart problems. So, statement 2 is correct.
3. Vitamin C : Scurvy. Scurvy is a disease caused by a deficiency of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). It leads to symptoms like fatigue, bleeding gums, joint pain, skin lesions, and poor wound healing. So, statement 3 is correct.