Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2013 GS-I
Question

The disease caused by deficiency of protein in children is

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Kwashiorkor

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Kwashiorkor”.
Kwashiorkor is a PEM (Protein Energy Malnutrition) observed in children of the age group of 1-5 years.

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