Q. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Anaemia is a nutritional deficiency disease.
Statement-II: Iron deficiency in the body occurs when the body lacks enough iron to produce haemoglobin.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations –
- Statement-I is correct: Anaemia is a nutritional deficiency disease. It occurs when the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells due to insufficient nutrients, particularly iron.
- Statement-II is correct: Iron deficiency prevents the body from producing adequate haemoglobin, which is essential for transporting oxygen in the blood. This is the primary cause of iron-deficiency anaemia.
- Hence, Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.
Source: The Hindu
