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Prominent Scientists of the World MCQs (131–140)

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131.
Who developed the polio vaccine?
Correct Answer: D. Jonas Edward Salk
One-liner
The polio vaccine was developed by Jonas Edward Salk, who introduced the inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) in 1955.
132.
Alain Aspect, John Clauser and Anton Zeilinger jointly won the 2022 Nobel Prize in the field of:
Correct Answer: B. Physics
One-liner
Alain Aspect, John Clauser and Anton Zeilinger jointly won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics for their experiments with entangled photons.
133.
An antibiotic substance "penicillin" was discovered by who was a scientist.
Correct Answer: D. Fleming, Scottish
One-liner
Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming, who was a Scottish scientist.
134.
Past Paper MCQ
Which woman scientist's research led to the foundation of fiber optics?
Correct Answer: D. Dr. Shirley Jackson
One-liner
The research of Dr. Shirley Jackson, an African-American physicist, laid the groundwork for the development of fiber optic communication technology.
135.
Alfred Nobel invented dynamite and which other explosive in 1875?
Correct Answer: B. Nitro-glycerine
One-liner
Alfred Nobel invented dynamite in 1867 and later invented nitro-glycerine (as a stabilized explosive) in 1875.
136.
Who is Albert Einstein?
Correct Answer: B. Physicist
One-liner
Albert Einstein was a renowned Physicist best known for developing the theory of relativity.
137.
Diesel engine was discovered by ?
Correct Answer: A. Rudolf Diesel
One-liner
The diesel engine was discovered by Rudolf Diesel.
138.
Who was the discoverer of Oxygen?
Correct Answer: A. Joseph Priestley
One-liner
Oxygen was discovered by Joseph Priestley in 1774.
139.
Max Planck bagged Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of _
Correct Answer: A. Energy Quanta
One-liner
Max Planck won the Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of Energy Quanta.
140.
Refrigerator was invented by ?
Correct Answer: A. James Harrison
One-liner
The refrigerator was invented by James Harrison, an Australian journalist and inventor who built the first practical mechanical refrigeration system in the 1850s.

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Prominent Scientists of the World MCQs (131–140)

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