The disease caused by the deficiency of vitamin B₁ is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The disease caused by the deficiency of vitamin B₁ is:
A. Scurvy
B. Rickets
C. Beriberi
D. Pellagra
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Beriberi involves neurological and cardiovascular symptoms due to thiamine deficiency, common in polished rice diets. Scurvy is vitamin C, pellagra niacin, rickets D.

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