Biology PYQ 332 of 399 · Human Health, Diseases & Immunity

BCG vaccine is used for the prevention of :

  1. ASmallpox
  2. BTyphoid
  3. CTuberculosis
  4. DPlague
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

66th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2020

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Correct answer: (c) Tuberculosis

Explanation

BCG (Bacillus Calmette–Guérin) vaccine protects against tuberculosis. It is given at birth or as soon as possible afterwards, within the first year.

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