Some basic General knowledge about Vitamins and Vitamin deficiency diseases is frequently asked in previous PSC and UPSC Exams. Here we list the most important vitamin-related GK questions
Vitamins and Chemical Names
Vitamin A =>> Retinol
Vitamin B1 =>> Thiamine
Vitamin B3 =>> Niacin
Vitamin B5 =>> Pantothenic acid
Vitamin C =>> Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D =>> Calciferol
Vitamin E =>> Tocoferol
Vitamin K =>> Phylloquinone
Vitamin B2 =>> Riboflavin
Vitamin B7 =>> Biotin
Vitamin B9 =>> Folic acid
Vitamin B12 =>> Cyanocobalamin
Frequently asked gk questions about Vitamins
1. The study of Vitamin is known as?
Answer: Vitaminology
2. Which Vitamin is known as an anti-infective vitamin?
Answer: Vitamin A
3. What is the source of Vitamin A in Leafy vegetables?
Answer: Carotene
4. Which pigment gives the yellow color to Milk?
Vitamin A =>> Retinol
Vitamin B1 =>> Thiamine
Vitamin B3 =>> Niacin
Vitamin B5 =>> Pantothenic acid
Vitamin C =>> Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D =>> Calciferol
Vitamin E =>> Tocoferol
Vitamin K =>> Phylloquinone
Vitamin B2 =>> Riboflavin
Vitamin B7 =>> Biotin
Vitamin B9 =>> Folic acid
Vitamin B12 =>> Cyanocobalamin
Frequently asked gk questions about Vitamins
1. The study of Vitamin is known as?
Answer: Vitaminology
2. Which Vitamin is known as an anti-infective vitamin?
Answer: Vitamin A
3. What is the source of Vitamin A in Leafy vegetables?
Answer: Carotene
4. Which pigment gives the yellow color to Milk?
Answer: Carotene
5. Which is Vitamin giving yellow color to Milk?
Answer: Vitamin B2
6. Unpolished rice is a rich source of which vitamin?
Answer: Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
7. Which Vitamin is used for ELISA test (AIDS)?
Answer: Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
8. Which Vitamin contains Cobalt?
Answer: Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
9. Which Vitamin helps to heal wounds?
Answer: Vitamin C
10. Which Vitamin helps in blood clotting?
Answer: Vitamin K
11. Which Vitamin helps the immunity of body?
Answer: Vitamin C
12. Which is the first artificially synthesized Vitamin?
Answer: Vitamin C
13 . Which Vitamin helps in the absorption of Calcium?
Answer: Vitamin D
14. Important natural source of vitamin D?
Answer: Sun Light
15. the metal present in vitamin b12?
Answer: cobalt
Vitamin deficiency diseases
1. Anaemia is caused by a Deficiency of?
Answer: Vitamin B12
2. Scurvy is caused by a Deficiency of?
Answer: Vitamin C
5. Which is Vitamin giving yellow color to Milk?
Answer: Vitamin B2
6. Unpolished rice is a rich source of which vitamin?
Answer: Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
7. Which Vitamin is used for ELISA test (AIDS)?
Answer: Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
8. Which Vitamin contains Cobalt?
Answer: Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
9. Which Vitamin helps to heal wounds?
Answer: Vitamin C
10. Which Vitamin helps in blood clotting?
Answer: Vitamin K
11. Which Vitamin helps the immunity of body?
Answer: Vitamin C
12. Which is the first artificially synthesized Vitamin?
Answer: Vitamin C
13 . Which Vitamin helps in the absorption of Calcium?
Answer: Vitamin D
14. Important natural source of vitamin D?
Answer: Sun Light
15. the metal present in vitamin b12?
Answer: cobalt
Vitamin deficiency diseases
1. Anaemia is caused by a Deficiency of?
Answer: Vitamin B12
2. Scurvy is caused by a Deficiency of?
Answer: Vitamin C
3. Rickets is caused by a Deficiency of?
Answer: Vitamin D
4. lack of blood clotting is caused by which vitamin?
Answer: Vitamin K
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DeleteWhich vitamin helps in the absorption of Calcium?
ReplyDeleteAnswer: Vitamin D
Eating a diet rich in vitamin C may slow the progression of cataract -- a condition that may lead to blindness.
ReplyDeleteWhich are antioxidant vitamins??
ReplyDeleteVitamin E nd Vitamin C
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ReplyDeleteHere are some Vitamin-related GK questions:
ReplyDelete1. Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin K
D) Vitamin E
Answer: C) Vitamin K
2. Which vitamin is known as the "sunshine vitamin"?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin B12
D) Vitamin C
Answer: B) Vitamin D
3. Which vitamin is important for vision and immune function?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin B6
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin E
Answer: A) Vitamin A
4. Which vitamin helps in the absorption of calcium?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin E
D) Vitamin K
Answer: B) Vitamin D
5. Which vitamin is water-soluble?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin K
Answer: C) Vitamin C
Here are some more Vitamin-related GK questions:
ReplyDelete1. Which vitamin deficiency causes night blindness?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin B12
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin D
Answer: A) Vitamin A
2. Which vitamin is crucial for the production of red blood cells?
A) Vitamin B6
B) Vitamin B12
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin E
Answer: B) Vitamin B12
3. Which vitamin acts as an antioxidant?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin E
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
4. Which vitamin deficiency causes scurvy?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin B12
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin D
Answer: C) Vitamin C
5. Which vitamin is essential for nerve function?
A) Vitamin B6
B) Vitamin B12
C) Both A and B
D) Vitamin C
Answer: C) Both A and B
Here are some more Vitamin-related GK questions:
ReplyDelete1. Which vitamin is important for energy production?
A) Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
B) Vitamin B6
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin D
Answer: A) Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
2. Which vitamin helps in the healing of wounds?
A) Vitamin C
B) Vitamin E
C) Vitamin K
D) Vitamin A
Answer: A) Vitamin C
3. Which vitamin deficiency causes rickets in children?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin E
D) Vitamin K
Answer: B) Vitamin D
4. Which vitamin is essential for healthy skin, hair, and nails?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin E
Answer: B) Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
5. Which vitamin is known for its role in maintaining healthy bones?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin K
D) Vitamin B12
Answer: B) Vitamin D
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