UPSC Prelims PYQ 1996 — Match Vitamin, Enzyme, Hormone, Protein
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| List I | List II |
| I. Vitamin | A. Pepsin |
| II. Enzyme | B. Carotene |
| III. Hormone | C. Keratin |
| IV. Protein | D. Progesterone |
Codes:
- I – A, II – B, III – C, IV – D
- I – B, II – A, III – D, IV – C
- I – B, II – A, III – C, IV – D
- I – A, II – B, III – D, IV – C
Explanation
Option (b) is correct
- Vitamin → Carotene (Provitamin A)
- Enzyme → Pepsin (digestive enzyme)
- Hormone → Progesterone
- Protein → Keratin (structural protein in hair and nails)
Answer: (b) I – B, II – A, III – D, IV – C
