General science UPPSC 2007 GS-I
Question

The lack of which element leads to Goitre disease?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Iodine

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Iodine”.

The most common cause of goiters worldwide is a lack of iodine in the diet.

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