Various vitamin deficiency causes different diseases. In this regard which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

1. Niacin : Cheliosis
2. Thiamine : Pellagra
3. Retinol : Xerophthalmia

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) None

Ans- [C]

Explanation – Cheliosis is crack on outside of lips, a condition commonly caused by a deficiency of riboflavin, or vitamin B-2.

Pellagra is a vitamin deficiency disease caused by lack of niacin( vitamin B3 ). Thiamine is Vitamin B-1. Xerophthalmia is drying of tear glands caused due to deficiency of vitamin A ( retinol ) .