Deficiency of Vitamin C causes which disease?

Correct option is B

Sol. Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy, which leads to bleeding gums, joint pain, fatigue, and weakened immunity. It is essential for collagen synthesis, which maintains skin and blood vessel integrity. Prolonged deficiency can lead to severe complications, including poor wound healing and anemia.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Night blindness – Caused by Vitamin A deficiency, leading to difficulty seeing in low light or darkness. Prolonged deficiency can also cause xerophthalmia, a severe eye condition.
· (b) Scurvy – Correct answer. A disease caused by Vitamin C deficiency, leading to gum bleeding, skin bruising, joint pain, and fatigue due to impaired collagen production.
· (c) Rickets – Caused by Vitamin D deficiency, leading to weak and deformed bones in children due to improper calcium absorption. In adults, this condition is called osteomalacia.
· (d) Beri-Beri – Caused by Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) deficiency, affecting the nervous system and heart, leading to muscle weakness, weight loss, and heart failure in severe cases.