Multiple choice Which of the following is the cause of anaemia? Excessive intake of iron Deficiency of iron Excessive intake of vitamins Deficiency of vitamins Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Anaemia refers to low haemoglobin/blood level in the body which occurs when we do not take enough iron in our diet. This is because iron forms haemoglobin, which is a major component of our blood.