Which of the following is a correct match of scientist and contribution? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a correct match of scientist and contribution?
A. Louis Pasteur - Discovery of penicillin
B. Edward Jenner - Smallpox vaccine
C. Alexander Fleming - Pasteurization
D. Robert Hooke - Discovery of bacteria
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Edward Jenner developed the first successful smallpox vaccine (1796). Pasteur invented pasteurization and rabies vaccine, not penicillin. Fleming discovered penicillin. Hooke coined the term 'cell' but did not discover bacteria; Leeuwenhoek observed bacteria. Thus, the correct match is Jenner - smallpox vaccine.

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A. 2 and 3 only
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Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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C. Early morning or night when transpiration is low and soil moisture is high
D. Winter when the ground is frozen

Correct Answer: Option C


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Correct Answer: Option A


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