Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2017 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following is not the genetic disease?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Night blindness

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Night blindness”.
Night blindness is not a genetic disease. It's often caused by vitamin A deficiency, which can be due to dietary factors or certain medical conditions. While it can be hereditary in some cases, it's primarily an acquired condition.

The other options - Haemophilia, Albinism, and Colour blindness - are all genetic diseases caused by mutations in specific genes.

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