The scientist who developed the first vaccine against polio was: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The scientist who developed the first vaccine against polio was:
A. Robert Koch
B. Edward Jenner
C. Louis Pasteur
D. Jonas Salk
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Jonas Salk developed the first successful inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) in 1955. Albert Sabin later developed the oral attenuated vaccine (OPV). Jenner developed smallpox vaccine, Pasteur rabies, Koch identified tuberculosis bacillus. Polio has been nearly eradicated due to vaccination.

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