Question

Which of the following combinations of fruits and vegetables are the richest source of Vitamin-A? (A) Mango, carrot, spinach
(B) Sweet orange, acid lime
(C) Papaya, leafy vegetables
(D) Aonla, Guava
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B) and (D) only
• B. (A), (B) and (C) only
• C. (A) and (C) only
• D. (B), (C) and (D) only

Hint:

Remember: Yellow-orange fruits (mango, papaya, carrot) and dark green leafy vegetables are the richest sources of Vitamin A.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Sources of Vitamin A.
Vitamin A is abundant in carotene-rich fruits and vegetables. These include mango, papaya, carrot, spinach, and other leafy vegetables.

Step 2: Analyze each group.
- (A) Mango, carrot, spinach → All are rich in Vitamin A. - (B) Sweet orange, acid lime → Citrus fruits, rich in Vitamin C, not Vitamin A. - (C) Papaya, leafy vegetables → Good sources of Vitamin A. - (D) Aonla, guava → Mainly Vitamin C sources.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Therefore, the richest Vitamin A sources are combinations (A) and (C).

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