Swollen and bleeding gums is the symptom of the disorders

Pernicious anaemia

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Scurvy

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Xerophthalmia

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Solution

The correct option is B Scurvy
Deficiency of vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) leads to scurvy.
Symptoms include swollen and bleeding gums, delay in healing of wounds, teeth and bones malformed.

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