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There is national eradication programme for a disease caused by the deficiency of an element

biology constitutes of diet role of vitamins functions and principal sources of vitamins and minerals need for nutrients

  1. Iodine

  2. Boron

  3. Copper

  4. Chlorine

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Correct Option: A

Which food items do you suggest to include in the diet of a person suffering with bleeding of gums ?

biology constitutes of diet role of vitamins functions and principal sources of vitamins and minerals need for nutrients

  1. Amla

  2. Guava

  3. Both A & B

  4. Milk

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bleeding of gums is a result of the deficiency of Vitamin C. Amlas and guava are rich sources of Vitamin C.

Below are few statements given about diseases


$i$ They are caused by germs.
$ii$ They are caused due to lack of nutrients in our diet.
$iii$ They can be passed on to another person through contact.
$iv$ They can be prevented by taking a balanced diet.

Which pair of statements best describes a deficiency disease?

biology constitutes of diet role of vitamins functions and principal sources of vitamins and minerals need for nutrients

  1. $i$ & $ii$

  2. $ii$ & $iii$

  3. $ii$ & $iv$

  4. $i$ & $iii$

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A disease that is caused by a dietary deficiency of specific nutrients, especially a vitamin or mineral,possibly stemming from insufficient intake, digestion, absorption, or utilization of a nutrient is called as deficiency disease. It can be prevented by taking a balanced diet.

Match column I with column II and select the correct option from the codes given below.

Column I(Deficient elements) Column II(Deficiency symptoms)
(a) Calcium (i) Chlorosis and necrosis appearing first in young leaves
(b) Magnesium (ii) Bronze colour in leaves
(c) Chlorine (iii) Delay in flowering, premature fall of flower buds
(d) Phosphorus (iv) Interveinal chlorosis with purple anthocyanin pigmentation
biology constitutes of diet role of vitamins functions and principal sources of vitamins and minerals need for nutrients

  1. (a) - (i) , (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)

  2. (a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)

  3. (a) - (i), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iv)

  4. (a) - (i), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iii)

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Correct Option: D

Difference between Burgundy's mixture and Bordeaux mixture is the presence of  in the former

evs constitutes of diet balanced diet and malnutrition minerals in our diets types of nutrients

  1. CuSO4

  2. Na2CO3

  3. Both (a) and (b)

  4. Water

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bordeaux mixture consists of copper sulphate, lime and water and Burgundy's mixture is copper sulphate, sodium carbonate, and water.

Most abundant mineral of animal body is

evs constitutes of diet balanced diet and malnutrition minerals in our diets types of nutrients

  1. Iron

  2. Sodium

  3. Potassium

  4. Calcium

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Correct Option: D

One of the following minerals is responsible to regulate your heart beat

evs constitutes of diet balanced diet and malnutrition minerals in our diets types of nutrients

  1. Sulphur

  2. Sodium

  3. Potassium

  4. Iron

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Correct Option: B

Which of the following is not a vitamin deficiency disease

evs constitutes of diet balanced diet and malnutrition minerals in our diets types of nutrients

  1. Addison's disease

  2. Goitre

  3. Keratomalacia

  4. Xerophthalmia

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Correct Option: B