Which of the following is caused by mineral deficiency A) beriberi B)goitre C)scurvy D)night blindness?

Answer 1

Beriberi is caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency

Goitre can be caused by iodine deficiency - although there are other potential causes.

Scurvy is caused by vitamin C deficiency

Night blindness (Nyctalopia) can have many different causes - but one cause is vitamin A deficiency.

Answer 2

B) Goitre. Goitre is commonly caused by iodine deficiency, which is a mineral essential for the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones. Beriberi is caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency, scurvy is caused by vitamin C deficiency, and night blindness is caused by vitamin A deficiency.

Answer 3

Goitre is caused by mineral deficiency. It is caused by Iodine deficiency. All the other diseases are caused by some particular vitamin deficiency.