Read the following statements about diseases.
(i) They are caused by germs.
(ii) They are caused due to lack of nutrients in our diet.
(iii) They can be passed on to another person through contact.
(iv) They can be prevented by taking a balanced diet. Which pair of statements best describe a deficiency disease?
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iv)
(i) and (iii)

Question

Read the following statements about diseases.
(i)	They are caused by germs.
(ii)	They are caused due to lack of nutrients in our diet.
(iii)	They can be passed on to another person through contact.
(iv)	They can be prevented by taking a balanced diet. Which pair of statements best describe a deficiency disease?
(a)	(i) and (ii)
(b)	(ii) and (iii)
(c)	(ii) and (iv)
(i) and (iii)

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Solution:

(c): They are caused due to lack of nutrients in our diet. And they can be prevented by taking a balanced diet.
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.