<prompt> All of the following are true of thalassemia major, EXCEPT:SplenomegalyTarget cells on peripheral smearMicrocytic hypochromic anemiaIncreased osmotic fragility  <response>: - In thalassemia- decreased osmotic fragility is seen - Increased osmotic fragility is a feature of hereditary spherocytosis - Remaining all features given in the options are seen in thalassemia 