The nutritional deficiency condition that needs to be given top priority for remedial action in India today is
- AScurvy
- BRickets
- CXerophthalmiaCorrect
- DPellagra
Explanation
The correct answer is Xerophthalmia because it is caused by a severe deficiency of Vitamin A, which remains a significant public health problem in India. This condition is the leading cause of preventable childhood blindness.
In the context of Indias nutritional landscape, while scurvy Vitamin C, rickets Vitamin D, and pellagra Vitamin B3 occur, they are relatively rare or localized. In contrast, Vitamin A deficiency affects a large percentage of preschool children and pregnant women, leading to increased risks of morbidity, mortality, and permanent vision loss. Consequently, the government prioritizes Vitamin A supplementation and related remedial actions to combat this widespread deficiency.
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