Match the following lists.

List - I (Bio fortification)		List - II (Available in)
(A)	Vitamin C	(I)	Maize
(B)	Mineral	(II)	Wheat
(C)	Protein	(III)	Pumpkin
(D)	Vitamin A	(IV)	Spinach
		(V)	Bitter gourd

The correct answer is

The correct answer is Option 3: (A) - (V), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (III).

Key Points

• Vitamin C is commonly bio-fortified in Bitter gourd (V) to enhance its nutritional value for combating vitamin deficiencies.
• Minerals like iron and zinc are bio-fortified in Spinach (IV), a common leafy vegetable, to address anemia and micronutrient malnutrition.
• Protein bio-fortification is carried out in Wheat (II), providing higher protein content to meet dietary needs.
• Vitamin A is bio-fortified in Pumpkin (III), which is a rich source of beta-carotene, a precursor to Vitamin A.
• Bio-fortification ensures that essential nutrients are integrated into crops, helping to address malnutrition in a sustainable manner.

Additional Information

• Bio-fortification:
  • It is the process of increasing the nutrient content of food crops through agronomic practices, conventional plant breeding, or modern biotechnology.
  • The goal is to improve the nutritional quality of staple crops to combat nutrient deficiencies in populations that rely heavily on such crops.
• Examples of Bio-fortified Crops:
  • Golden rice enriched with Vitamin A.
  • Iron and zinc-enriched pearl millet.
  • Protein-enriched maize and wheat.