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Question
Read the following statements about diseases.
- They are caused by germs.
- They are caused due to lack of nutrients in our diet.
- They can be passed on to another person through contact.
- They can be prevented by taking a balanced diet.
Which pair of statements best describe a deficiency disease?
Options
(i) and (ii)
(ii) and (iii)
(ii) and (iv)
(i) and (iii)
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Solution
(ii) and (iv)
Explanation:
Deficiency diseases are the diseases which are caused by deficiency of nutrients in the diet. These are non infectious and do not spread from one to another person.
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