Question

Match the deficiency conditions in Group I with the corresponding vitamin in Group II 
       Group I                    Group II 
(P) Beriberi                   (1) Ascorbic acid 
(Q) Scurvy                    (2) Retinol 
(R) Birth defects           (3) Thiamine 
(S) Night blindness      (4) Folic acid 
 

• A. P-3, Q-2, R-1, S-4
• B. P-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1
• C. P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2
• D. P-1, Q-2, R-3, S-4

Hint:

Vitamin deficiencies can lead to a wide range of health problems. Ensure adequate intake of essential vitamins to prevent these conditions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the deficiencies and their associated vitamins. 
- Beriberi is caused by a deficiency in Thiamine (Vitamin B1). 

- Scurvy is caused by a deficiency in Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). 

- Birth defects are often related to a lack of Folic acid (Vitamin B9). 

- Night blindness is caused by a deficiency in Retinol (Vitamin A). 
 

Step 2: Analyzing the options. 
(A) P-3, Q-2, R-1, S-4: Incorrect — The correct pairings do not match here. 
(B) P-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1: Incorrect — The vitamin pairings are wrong. 
(C) P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2: Correct — This correctly matches the deficiency conditions to their vitamins: - P (Beriberi) → Thiamine - Q (Scurvy) → Ascorbic acid - R (Birth defects) → Folic acid - S (Night blindness) → Retinol 
(D) P-1, Q-2, R-3, S-4: Incorrect — This pairing is incorrect. 
 

Step 3: Conclusion. 
The correct answer is (C) P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2.