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Among the following vitamins the one whose deficiency causes rickets (bone deficiency) is :

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Rickets in children is linked with calcium absorption and bone mineralisation.
Updated On: Nov 4, 2026
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin B
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin C
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Vitamin D (calciferol) helps absorption of calcium and phosphate and bone mineralisation.
Deficiency causes rickets in children (soft, deformed bones) and osteomalacia in adults.
Vitamin A deficiency gives night blindness, B gives beriberi etc., C gives scurvy.
Answer: (3) Vitamin D
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