WBCS.LIVE practice question

The 'BCG' vaccine is administered to infants to provide immunity against which highly contagious disease?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Polio
  2. Measles
  3. Tuberculosis
  4. Tetanus

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Tuberculosis

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: C) Tuberculosis 📚 Explanation: The Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine is a crucial immunization heavily used worldwide to prevent severe forms of tuberculosis (TB) in children. Tuberculosis is a dangerous infectious disease primarily affecting the lungs, caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. The vaccine is typically given just after birth in countries with high TB infection rates.