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The BCG vaccine is administered to prevent which disease?
A{'text': 'Poliomyelitis'}
B{'text': 'Whooping cough'}
C{'text': 'Diphtheria'}
D{'text': 'Tuberculosis'}
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. {'text': 'Tuberculosis'}
1. BCG (Bacillus Calmette–Guérin) is a live attenuated vaccine.
2. It is given to provide immunity against **Tuberculosis** caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
3. Polio uses OPV/Salk; tetanus uses tetanus toxoid; measles uses MMR.
4. Therefore BCG protects against **Tuberculosis**.
_Source: Selina Concise ICSE Class 8 Biology Ch 8 "Diseases and First Aid", Vaccination types section_
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