Beriberi occurs due to the deficiency of:

Vitamin A

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Vitamin B2

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Vitamin B12

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Vitamin B1

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Solution

The correct option is D
Vitamin B1

Beriberi is a nutritional disorder caused by the deficiency of vitamin B1 which is also known as thiamine. Beriberi is characterized by weak muscles and very little energy to work.

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