Teaching NVS Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Mock Test 2024 General Science Biology Invention and Discoveries
Comprehension Passage
Scientific advancements have immensely contributed to understanding and improving life. DNA fingerprinting, credited to Sir Alec John Jeffreys globally and Dr. Lalji Singh in India, revolutionized forensic and genetic studies. Edward Jenner's inception of the smallpox vaccine laid the foundation for immunization, a legacy continued by Louis Pasteur with the development of pasteurization and microbial research. The battle against polio was marked by Dr. Jonas Salk's inactivated vaccine and Dr. Albert Sabin's oral vaccine. Beyond medical achievements, technological progress saw milestones like Konrad Zuse's first programmable computer, highlighting the indelible impact of pioneering scientists across diverse fields.
Who discovered penicillin?
1
William Harvey
2
Louis Pasteur
3
Alexander Fleming
4
Paul Ehrlich