SSC CGL General Science question with solution
General ScienceModerate
Which vitamin is synthesised in the human body on exposure to sunlight?
- (A)Vitamin A
- (B)Vitamin K
- (C)Vitamin C
- (D)Vitamin D
Correct answer: (D) Vitamin D
The skin produces Vitamin D when exposed to ultraviolet rays in sunlight; its deficiency causes rickets in children. Hence, 'Vitamin D' is the correct answer among the given options.
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- Subject
- General Awareness
- Topic
- General Science
- Exam
- SSC (general)
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Appears in: SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Question Paper — 10 September, Shift 1; SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 Question Paper — 9 September, Shift 2; SSC CGL 2024 Tier 2 Question Paper — 18 January, Shift 1; SSC GD 2024 Computer Based Examination Question Paper — 20 February, Shift 1; SSC MTS 2024 Computer Based Examination Question Paper — 30 September, Shift 1
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