Nutrition, Health, and Diseases CDS Questions

CDS Biology

Nutrition, Health, and Diseases MCQ Questions


13.
The mineral primarily required for the development of strong bones and teeth, found abundantly in milk, is:
A.
Calcium
B.
Sodium
C.
Iodine
D.
Iron
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ANSWER :
A. Calcium
14.
The mineral that is an essential component of haemoglobin, required for the transport of oxygen in the blood, is:
A.
Potassium
B.
Iron
C.
Iodine
D.
Calcium
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ANSWER :
B. Iron
15.
The mineral required by the thyroid gland for the synthesis of the hormone thyroxine, whose deficiency causes goitre, is:
A.
Iron
B.
Iodine
C.
Phosphorus
D.
Calcium
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ANSWER :
B. Iodine
16.
A deficiency of iron in the diet most commonly leads to which condition, marked by fatigue and pale skin due to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood?
A.
Rickets
B.
Scurvy
C.
Anaemia
D.
Goitre
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ANSWER :
C. Anaemia
17.
Vitamin A, essential for maintaining good vision particularly under dim light, is abundantly found in:
A.
Green leafy vegetables exclusively
B.
Citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons
C.
Whole grains and cereals
D.
Carrots and dairy products such as milk
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ANSWER :
D. Carrots and dairy products such as milk
18.
A deficiency of Vitamin A in the diet primarily leads to which condition?
A.
Beriberi
B.
Rickets
C.
Scurvy
D.
Night blindness
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ANSWER :
D. Night blindness