Question

Choose the correct pair of vitamin and its deficiency related disease: Vitamin Name of deficiency

A.	C	I.	Beriberi
B.	D	II.	Scurvy
C.	$B_1$	III.	Pernicious anemia
D.	$B_{12}$	IV.	Osteomalacia

• A. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
• B. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
• C. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
• D. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II

Answer 1

The correct option is A A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy (bleeding gums, loose teeth).

Vitamin D is essential for proper formation of bones. Its deficiency causes osteomalacia (softening of bones).

Vitamin $B_1$ deficiency causes beriberi (extreme weakness).

Vitamin $B_{12}$ is essential for RBC production and maturation. Its deficiency causes pernicious anemia.