Question

    Which disease is caused due to the deficiency of

    iodine?
    A Night blindness Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Scurvy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Goitre Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rickets Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Goitre is the abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, often caused by iodine deficiency. Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones. Night blindness is due to vitamin A deficiency, Scurvy is caused by lack of vitamin C, Rickets is caused by vitamin D deficiency. 

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