Question

Deficiency of Vitamin C causes —

• A. Rickets
• B. Scurvy
• C. Night blindness
• D. Beriberi

Hint:

Citrus fruits are rich in Vitamin C

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Vitamin C deficiency leads to scurvy, which causes bleeding gums and weakness. Step 1: Analyze the options.
- Rickets — Vitamin D deficiency - Scurvy — Vitamin C deficiency ✔ - Night blindness — Vitamin A deficiency - Beriberi — Vitamin B₁ deficiency
Step 2: Conclusion.
Hence option (B) is correct.
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{(B)} \]