Maharashtra State PSC Model Paper 4

Explanation:

• The Vitamin formed from carotene (ß carotene), which is a vegetable pigment is Vitamin A.
• It is also called Retinol. Deficiency of Vitamin A leads to a disease called Nyctalopia (night blindness) where the patient suffers from poor vision at night. Also, it may cause premature death in children below the age of 5.
• Food rich in vitamin a are Carrots, Spinach, Sweet potato, Lettuce, etc.