Repeated PSC Questions - Vitamins

This post lists some of the previous years' repeatedly asked PSC questions on the topic, 'Vitamins.'

Previous Year Repeated PSC Questions on

Vitamins


Vitamin A


  • Night blindness is due to the deficiency of – Vitamin A. (Data Entry Operator 2016, Scientific Assistant, 2023)
  • The disease caused by the deficiency of Vitamin A – Xerophthalmia. (Assistant Grade(Company/ Corporation) 2008)
    • Xerophthalmia is caused by the deficiency of – Retinol – Vitamin A. (LDC 2017)
  • A child in a developing country presents with severe xerophthalmia (dry eyes) and an increased susceptibility to respiratory infections. A dietary analysis would most likely reveal a chronic lack of (Secretariat Assistant, 2025)
    • (A) Foods rich in ascorbic acid

    • (B) Fortified milk and sun exposure

    • (C) Yellow and orange vegetables and fruits

    • (D) Whole grains and legumes

  • A rough dry skin is attributed to deficiency of – Vitamin A. (Junior Health Inspector Gr II, 2024)
  • The first clinical sign of Vitamin A deficiency – Conjunctival xerosis. (Junior Health Inspector Gr II, 2024)
  • Vitamin A supplementation gives to children from the age of 1 to 6 years should by every – 6 months. (Staff Nurse in Insurance Medical Services 2016)
  • 6 മാസം പ്രായമുള്ള കുട്ടിയ്ക്ക് കൊടുക്കുന്നു വിറ്റാമിന് എയുടെ മാത്ര – 100000 IU. (Nurse/Nurse Gr II (Ayurveda), 2024) 
  • Vitamin A is mostly stored in which type of cells in the liver – Stellate/lto cells. ( enior Lecturer/Lecturer In Neurosurgery/Gynecology, 2016)
  • Bitot’s spots is caused by the deficiency of – Vitamin A. (HSST Zoology -Junior, Kerala Higher Secondary Education, 2018)
  • The visual pigment ‘rhodopsin’ seen in the rod cells of the retina is derived from which of the following vitamin:   (Deputy Collector, 2019)
    • (A) Vitamin A  (B) Vitamin K  (C) Vitamin D  (D) Vitamin C

  • Richest source of vitamin A – Drumstick leaves. (Agricultural Officer - Agriculture/Kerala Land Use Board/DCB (Kannur) 2016)
  • Nyctalopia is a disorder which occurs due to the deficiency of – Vitamin A. (Station Officer (Trainee), 2023)


Vitamin B


  • Vitamin B is – Pyridoxine. (Assistant Pharmacist, Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation 2015)
  • The Vitamin riboflavin is known as – Vitamin B2. (Finger Print Searcher, Police Finger Print Bureau 2014)
  • __ vitamin is synthesized by rumen micro flora – Vitamin B complex. (Livestock Inspector - Grade II 2016)
  • Beriberi is a disease caused by the deficiency of Vitamin – B1 (Thiamine). (Dairy Extension Officer, 2017)
  • Pellagra is caused due to the deficiency of – Niacin (Vitamin B3) (ICDS Supervisor 2020; SI Mains 2024)
  • A vitamin that work in reducing bad cholesterol – Vitamin B3. (Drugs Inspector 2024)
  • The deficiency of which Vitamin results in Pernicious Anemia – B12 (Cobalamin). (Junior Scientific Officer, Chemical Examinations Laboratory 2017)
  • Water soluble vitamin: (Special Branch Assistant Police, 2013)
    • (A) B (B) A (C) D (D) K


Vitamin C


  • Scurvy occurs due to deficiency of which Vitamin –Vitamin C. (Junior Assistant (Eligibility Test) KSFE 2015, Caretaker (Male), Social Justice 2018, Data Entry Operator - Co-operative Banks Societies 2019)
    • "Scurvy" occurs due to the deficiency of – Vitamin C. (Forester (Section Forest Officer)-Forest / Civil ExciseOfficer-Excise 2019)
  • Milk is a good source of all vitamins except – Vitamin C. (Staff Nurse in Insurance Medical Services 2016)
  • Which among the following vitamins is not a fat soluble one?(Livestock Inspector Grade II 2016)
    • (A) Vitamin D   (B) Vitamin K    (C) Vitamin C   (D) Vitamin A

  • Which of the following is a water-soluble Vitamin? (Secretariat Assistant/ Assistant Auditor 2018)
    • (A) Calciferol    (B) Tocoferol    (C) Ascorbic Acid    (D) Phylloquinone.


Vitamin D


  • Which vitamin is called sunshine vitamin? Vitamin D. (Secretary, Primary Co-operative Societies 2015)
  • Vitamin which is referred to as antirachitic vitamin – Vitamin D. (ICDS Supervisor, 2013)
  • The Vitamin which is not found in vegetables and fruits– Vitamin D. (Data Entry Operator - Co-operative Banks Societies 2018)
  • Which among the following is a form of Vitamin D? (Higher Secondary School Teacher, Home science, 2016)
    • (A) Phytosterol   (B) Cholecalciferol    (C) Ergosterol   (D) Phytoergoesterol

  • Which of the following vitamins is referred to as the antirachitic vitamin? (ICDS Supervisor 2013)
    • (A) Vitamin A      (B) Vitamin B            (C) Vitamin C    (D) Vitamin D

  • The following are examples of antioxidants except? (Senior Lecturer/Lecturer In Neurosurgery/Gynecology 2016)
    • (A) Vitamin E      (B) Vitamin D           (C) Vitamin A    (D) Vitamin A

  • Which of the following is necessary for the dermal synthesis of Vitamin D?  (Sr. Superintendent/Asst. District Lottery Officer, 2016)
    • (A) Gamma rays     (B) X-rays            (C) Infrared rays    (D) Ultraviolet rays

  • Which of the following statements about Vitamin D is true?  (Blending Assistant (SKA) 2024)
    • (A) Vitamin D is primarily obtained from dietary sources such as citrus fruits

    • (B) Vitamin D deficiency can lead to bone disorders such as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults

    • (C) Vitamin D is a water soluble vitamin that must be regularly consumed in the diet to prevent deficiency

    • (D) The primary function of Vitamin D is to aid in the synthesis of hemoglobin


Vitamin E


  • The chemical name of vitamin E – Tocopherol. (Women Police Constable (NCA), 2015)
    • Vitamin E is termed as – Tocopherol. (Staff Nurse in Insurance Medical Services 2016)
  • _____is an anti-sterility vitamin – Vitamin E. (Livestock Inspector - Grade II 2016)
    • Anti sterility vitamin is – Vitamin E. (Staff Nurse in Insurance Medical Services 2016)


Vitamin K


  • Which Vitamin is synthesized by bacteria in Human body? Vitamin K. (Assistant Manager KSCB (Main Exam), 2024)
  • Anti haemorrhagic vitamin is – Vitamin K. (Assistant Information Officer, 2024)
  • The deficiency of which of the following vitamin affects blood clotting and cause profuse bleeding even from a minor wound? – Vitamin K. (Junior Assistant (Eligibility Test) KSFE 2015)


Miscellaneous


  • Biotin is – Vitamin H. (Assistant Pharmacist, Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation 2015)
  • Fat soluble Vitamins are mainly stored in – Liver. (Higher Secondary School Teacher, Home science, 2016)

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📝 SideNotes:

  • Xerophthalmia – an eye condition in which Lachrymal glands stops producing tears leading to complete blindness.
  • Keratomalacia – an eye condition in which the cornea, the clear front part of the eye, gets dry, cloudy and softens, and complete blindness occur due to the deficiency of Vitamin A.
  • Pellagra – a disease that occurs due to the cellular deficiency of niacin (Vitamin B3) or tryptophan (an amino acid).