Question

Shanti, a domestic helper of Mrs. Anuradha, fainted while mopping the floor. Mrs. Anuradha immediately took her to the nearby hospital where she was diagnosed to be severely 'anaemic'. The doctor prescribed an iron-rich diet and multivitamins supplement, to her. Mrs. Anuradha supported her financially to get the medicines. After a month, Shanti was diagnosed to be normal. After reading the above passage, answer the following questions :
(i) What values are displayed by Mrs. Anuradha?
(ii) Name the vitamin whose deficiency causes 'pernicious anaemia'.
(iii) Give an example of a water-soluble vitamin.

Answer 1

Hint: You can answer this question using these hints-
(i) the value related to helping a needy
(ii) It's a subtype of vitamin B
(iii)This vitamin is also known as ascorbic acid

Complete answer:
Let’s try to find the answers to the questions according to the passage provided in the question -

(i) Shanti, a domestic helper (it means she is economically weak) of Mrs. Anuradha, fainted while mopping the floor. Mrs. Anuradha immediately took her to the nearby hospital (This shows her helpfulness, caring nature, and generosity). Mrs. Anuradha supported her financially to get the medicines (This shows her kindness towards the poor).
(ii) The doctor prescribed an iron-rich diet and multivitamins supplement, to Shanti. Vitamin B-12 (also known as cobalamin) deficiency may lead to a reduction in healthy red blood cells (anaemia). The nervous system may also be affected. Symptoms are rare but can include fatigue, breathlessness, numbness, poor balance, and memory trouble. Treatment includes dietary changes, B12 shots, or supplements.
(iii) The water-soluble vitamins include ascorbic acid (vitamin C).

Therefore, we can conclude the answers in one sentence as,
(i) Helpfulness, caring, generosity, kind attitude towards the poor.
(ii) Vitamin B-12.
(iii) Vitamin C.

Note: We should also know that Vitamins are classified as either fat-soluble (vitamins A, D, E and K) or water-soluble (vitamins B and C). This classification determines how each vitamin acts within the body. The fat-soluble vitamins, especially vitamins A and E, are stored in body tissues.