UPSC Civil Services Model Paper 1

● Vitamins are organic compounds, found in natural foods that are required for normal growth and maintenance of the body.
● Vitamins help in protecting our body against diseases.
● Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble and Vitamins B and C are water-soluble .
● Papaya, Carrot, and Mango are some sources of Vitamin A.
◦ The deficiency of Vitamin A causes Night-blindness.
● Orange, Lemon, and Tomato are some sources of Vitamin C.
● The deficiency of Vitamin C causes Scurvy.
Fish, Liver, and Egg are some sources of Vitamin D. Hence, Pair 3 is incorrectly matched.
The deficiency of Vitamin D causes Rickets and Osteomalacia.