This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
HbE is common in – 
Select and explain. 
A. Punjab, B. Kerala, C. Bengal, D. Maharstra
C: Bengal
Answer: C: Bengal 
Explanation: Besides hemoglobin S, there are other hemoglobinopathies due to a point mutation in the beta-globin chain of hemoglobin.
These are -


Hemoglobin C → Seen in Italians and black.
Hemoglobin E → Prevalent in Bengal, Assam and in East India.
Hemoglobin D → Prevalent in Punjabis and Gujaratis.