Match List-I (Name of Vitamin) with List-II (Deficiency disease). Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Question

Match List-I (Name of Vitamin) with List-II (Deficiency disease).

List-IList-II
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A. Vitamin B₁₂I. Cheilosis
B. Vitamin DII. Convulsions
C. Vitamin B₂III. Rickets
D. Vitamin B₆IV. Pernicious anaemia

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
  2. B. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II (Correct answer)
  3. C. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
  4. D. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Correct Answer

Option B — A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II.

Key Points

  • Vitamin B$_{12}$ deficiency $\to$ pernicious anaemia (IV).
  • Vitamin D deficiency $\to$ rickets (III).
  • Vitamin B$_2$ (riboflavin) deficiency $\to$ cheilosis (I).
  • Vitamin B$_6$ (pyridoxine) deficiency $\to$ convulsions (II).

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