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List of Some Important Deficiency Diseases MCQs (31–40)

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31.
Beri-beri is caused due to the deficiency of which vitamin?
Correct Answer: B. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
One-liner
Beri-beri is caused due to the deficiency of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine).
32.
Which vitamin deficiency is responsible for causing scurvy?
Correct Answer: C. Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)
One-liner
Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid).
33.
Kwashiorkor and marasmus are diseases caused by deficiency of which one of the following?
Correct Answer: C. Proteins
One-liner
Kwashiorkor and marasmus are both caused by a deficiency of proteins (and calories) in the diet.
34.
Past Paper MCQ
Which disease is caused by deficiency of Calcium?
Correct Answer: B. Rickets
One-liner
Calcium deficiency leads to Rickets, a disease characterized by weak and soft bones in children.
35.
Softening and weakening of bone in children due to deficiency of vitamin D called ?
Correct Answer: B. Rickets
One-liner
Softening and weakening of bones in children due to vitamin D deficiency is called Rickets.
36.
The deficiency of Vitamin A causes?
Correct Answer: C. Night Blindness
One-liner
Deficiency of Vitamin A causes Night Blindness, a condition where a person cannot see clearly in dim light or darkness.
37.
Marasmus disease is caused due to severe deficiency of?
Correct Answer: A. Proteins
One-liner
Marasmus disease is caused due to severe deficiency of proteins (and overall calorie malnutrition).
38.
The common diseases caused by lack of vitamin C is called _?
Correct Answer: B. Scurvy
One-liner
The disease caused by deficiency of vitamin C is called Scurvy.
39.
Severe deficiency of Vitamin B complex results in?
Correct Answer: D. Beriberi
One-liner
Severe deficiency of Vitamin B complex results in Beriberi.
40.
Which vitamin deficiency leads to retarded growth and bad skin?
Correct Answer: B. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
One-liner
Deficiency of Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) leads to retarded growth and bad skin.

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