Match the terms in Column-I with their description in Column-II and choose the correct option :
Column I Column II (i) Vitamin A a Beri-beri (ii) Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) b Cheilosis (iii) Riboflavin c Xerophthalmia (iv) Thiamine d Scurvy
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (i) | Vitamin A | a | Beri-beri |
| (ii) | Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) | b | Cheilosis |
| (iii) | Riboflavin | c | Xerophthalmia |
| (iv) | Thiamine | d | Scurvy |
i\(\to\)c, ii\(\to\)d, iii\(\to\)a, iv\(\to\)b
i\(\to\)c, ii\(\to\)d, iii\(\to\)b, iv\(\to\)a
i\(\to\)d, ii\(\to\)c, iii\(\to\)b, iv\(\to\)a
i\(\to\)c, ii\(\to\)b, iii\(\)d, iv\(\to\)a
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Correct Answer:
i → c, ii → d, iii → b, iv → a
Explanation:
- Vitamin A (i): Deficiency leads to xerophthalmia, which causes dryness of the eyes and can lead to blindness.
- Vitamin C (ii): Deficiency causes scurvy, leading to symptoms like bleeding gums, weakness, and skin issues.
- Riboflavin (iii): Deficiency leads to cheilosis, which is characterized by cracks at the corners of the mouth and other oral problems.
- Thiamine (iv): Deficiency causes beri-beri, which affects the nervous system and cardiovascular system, leading to symptoms such as weakness, edema, and heart problems.
Conclusion:
The correct matching of vitamins with their deficiency/condition is: i → c, ii → d, iii → b, iv → a.
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