UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-8

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    Vitamins are required essentially for the metabolic activities of our body. What are the reasons
    1. It is not synthesised in sufficient quantities by our body.                                 
    2. Vitamins are classified for their biological and chemical activities, not for structural activities.    
    3. Vitamins are mainly stored in small intestine.                                               
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below,                                  

    A)  1 and 2           

    B)  2 and 3               

    C)            1 and 3           

    D)  All of these                             

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] Vitamins are vital for human body and essential for the metabolic activities. It is not synthesised in sufficient quantities by our body. These are classified for their biological and chemical activities, not for structural activities. Humans must consume vitamins. It is stored in liver mainly. Its deficiency may cause harm to body.


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