Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 1999 GS-I
Question

Thiamin is:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Vitamin B1

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Vitamin B1”.
Thiamin, also known as Vitamin B1, is essential for carbohydrate metabolism and the proper functioning of the nervous system.

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  2. B) a small hearing aid
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