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The disease 'Beri-Beri' is caused by a severe deficiency of which specific vitamin?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Vitamin A
  2. Vitamin B1
  3. Vitamin C
  4. Vitamin D

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Vitamin B1

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Vitamin B1 šŸ“š Explanation: Beri-Beri is a nutritional disorder caused by a deficiency of Vitamin B1, scientifically known as Thiamine. It primarily affects the nervous and cardiovascular systems, leading to extreme weakness and weight loss. It is historically common in populations where polished white rice is the staple diet, as the milling process removes the thiamine-rich husk.