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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 37

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 24 June 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q37

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The disease caused by deficiency of iodine is:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answe ris optin 3 i.e. goitre.

  • The disease caused by a deficiency of iodine is goitre.
  • A lack of iodine in the diet can lead to an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, a condition known as goitre.

  • Iodine is an essential trace element required for normal growth, proper thyroid function, and the development of the brain, especially during pregnancy and early childhood.

Other Options:

  • Malaria is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium, which is typically transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
  • Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), which belongs to the herpesvirus family. It is a highly contagious disease, primarily affecting children, and is characterized by an itchy skin rash, fever, and fluid-filled blisters. 

  • Anaemia is primarily caused by a deficiency of iron in the body.