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Question 69

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

List-I
Deficiency Disease
List-II
Vitamin
A.ScurvyI.Pyridoxine
B.ConvulsionsII.Vitamin A
C.CheilosisIII.Ascorbic Acid
D.XerophthalmiaIV.Riboflavin


Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). It is characterized by symptoms such as bleeding gums and delayed wound healing. Therefore,

$$A\rightarrow III.$$

Convulsions may occur due to a deficiency of pyridoxine (Vitamin (B_6)). Hence,

$$B\rightarrow I.$$

Cheilosis, which is characterized by cracks and fissures at the corners of the mouth, is caused by a deficiency of riboflavin (Vitamin (B_2)). Therefore,

$$C\rightarrow IV.$$

Xerophthalmia is an eye disorder caused by a deficiency of Vitamin A and is characterized by dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea. Hence,

$$D\rightarrow II.$$

Thus, the correct matching is

$$A\rightarrow III,\qquad B\rightarrow I,\qquad C\rightarrow IV,\qquad D\rightarrow II.$$

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

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