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Prominent Scientists of the World MCQs (151–160)

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151.
Galileo was famous as _?
Correct Answer: D. All of these
One-liner
Galileo Galilei was famous as an astronomer, physicist, and mathematician — he is rightly called the "father of observational astronomy," "father of modern physics," and "father of the scientific method."
152.
From which laws did Herbert Spencer deduce moral laws?
Correct Answer: B. Biological laws
One-liner
Herbert Spencer deduced moral laws from biological laws, applying evolutionary principles to ethics and society.
153.
Who is known for deriving the concept of hedonism from the principles of biological evolution?
Correct Answer: A. Spencer
One-liner
Spencer is known for deriving the concept of hedonism from the principles of biological evolution.
154.
Past Paper MCQ
The steam-engine was invented by ?
Correct Answer: C. Thomas Savery
One-liner
The steam-engine was invented by Thomas Savery.
155.
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Germ theory scientist
Correct Answer: B. Louis Pasteur
One-liner
The germ theory of disease was proposed by Louis Pasteur, who demonstrated that microorganisms cause fermentation and disease.
156.
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Cosmic rays were discovered by?
Correct Answer: A. Victor Hess
One-liner
Cosmic rays were discovered by Victor Hess in 1912 through his pioneering high-altitude balloon experiments.
157.
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Who has given the Theory of Trial and Error?
Correct Answer: C. E.L. Thorndike
One-liner
The Theory of Trial and Error was given by E.L. Thorndike.
158.
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Who identified the four distinct stages of children's intellectual development?
Correct Answer: B. Piaget
One-liner
The four distinct stages of children's intellectual development were identified by Jean Piaget.
159.
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Who successfully developed the world's first vaccine in 1796?
Correct Answer: B. Edward Jenner
One-liner
Edward Jenner successfully developed the world's first vaccine in 1796, creating the smallpox vaccine using cowpox virus.
160.
Past Paper MCQ
Who proposed the Theory of Evolution?
Correct Answer: D. Charles Darwin
One-liner
The Theory of Evolution by natural selection was proposed by Charles Darwin.

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