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CTET PAPER II 2021 · PYQ · Nutrition - Vitamins and Minerals · easy

Deficiency of vitamin 'X' causes bleeding of gums. This vitamin is essential for absorption of mineral 'Y' and 'X' is found in food 'Z'. Identify X, Y and Z.

  1. A.X-vitamin D, Y-calcium, Z-milk product
  2. B.X-vitamin C, Y-iron, Z-citrus fruits✓ Correct
  3. C.X-vitamin B, Y-calcium, Z-green leafy vegetables
  4. D.X-vitamin A, Y-phosphorus, Z-poultry products

Explanation

Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy, characterised by bleeding gums and slow wound healing. Vitamin C also enhances the absorption of iron (especially non-heme iron from plant sources). Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and amla are rich sources of vitamin C. Therefore X = vitamin C, Y = iron, Z = citrus fruits.
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