Which of the following disease is not caused due to vitamin deficiency?

Scurvy

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Marasmus

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Rickets

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Beri-beri

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Solution

The correct option is B Marasmus
Marasmus is a disease caused due to the deficiency of carbohydrates and proteins. Scurvy, rickets and beri-beri are vitamin deficiency diseases caused due to the deficiency of vitamin C, vitamin D and vitamin B respectively.

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