Medical Diagnostics

To solve this problem, we need to match the correct vitamin with its deficiency disease.

1. Evaluating the Vitamins and Their Deficiency Diseases:

- Folic Acid deficiency causes Anaemia, not nervous disorders.
- Pantothenic Acid deficiency causes Burning feet, not anaemia.
- Biotin deficiency causes Nervous disorders, not burning feet.
- Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) deficiency causes Scurvy, which is the correct match. Scurvy results in symptoms like bleeding gums, weakness, and fatigue.

2. Evaluating the Options:
(1) Folic Acid – Nervous Disorders – Incorrect (It causes anaemia.)
(2) Pantothenic Acid – Anaemia – Incorrect (It causes burning feet.)
(3) Biotin – Burning feet – Incorrect (It causes nervous disorders.)
(4) Ascorbic Acid (C) – Scurvy – Correct ✅

Final Answer:
The correct option is (D) Ascorbic Acid (C) – Scurvy.

To solve this question, we need to identify the alkaloid used as medicine for snake bites.

1. Understanding the Alkaloids:

- Reserpine: An alkaloid derived from the Rauwolfia plant, it is used to treat high blood pressure and mental health disorders. Reserpine is also used in the treatment of snake bites in some traditional medicines due to its calming and neuroleptic properties.
- Caffeine: A stimulant found in coffee, tea, and certain medications, but not used for snake bites.
- Quinine: A compound used in the treatment of malaria, not specifically for snake bites.
- Nimbidin: A compound from the neem tree, known for its antimicrobial properties, but not specifically used for snake bites.

2. Identifying the Correct Answer:
The alkaloid used as medicine for snake bites is Reserpine.

Final Answer:
Option (A) Reserpine is correct.