Deficiency of Vitamin C causes-
- AArthritis
- BKidney disorder
- CScurvy
- DRespiratory disease
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (c) Scurvy
Explanation
Lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) causes scurvy: bleeding, swollen gums, slow healing of wounds and weakness.
Vitamin C is plentiful in citrus fruits and amla, and with the B vitamins it is one of the water-soluble vitamins.