Question

The deficiency of iodine in our body leads to a disease called

• A. night blindness
• B. beri-beri
• C. scurvy
• D. goitre

Answer 1

The correct option is D

goitre

The explanation for the correct option- (D) Goitre

Goitre -

• It is a disease in which the thyroid gland starts swelling and becomes enlarged.
• It is caused by the deficiency of iodine in the diet.
• It can be prevented by adding iodised salt to the diet.

The explanation for the incorrect options-

(A) Night blindness - It is the inability to see during the night is called night blindness and is caused by the deficiency of vitamin A.

(B) Beri-beri - It is caused by a deficiency of vitamin B1. The effects include weakness and pain.

(C) Scurvy - It is caused by the deficiency of vitamin C leading to bleeding gums and fatigue.

Hence, option (D) is correct.