Question

Name of vaccine for T.B. is:

• A. BCG
• B. DPT
• C. OPV
• D. Covaxin

Hint:

BCG vaccine is usually given soon after birth to protect infants from severe forms of tuberculosis.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding T.B. (Tuberculosis).
Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, mainly affecting the lungs.

Step 2: Vaccine for T.B.
The vaccine given for prevention of tuberculosis is BCG (Bacillus Calmette–Guérin). It contains a weakened strain of Mycobacterium bovis.

Step 3: Eliminate incorrect options.
- (B) DPT: Used against Diphtheria, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), and Tetanus.
- (C) OPV: Oral Polio Vaccine, used against poliomyelitis.
- (D) Covaxin: COVID-19 vaccine.

Step 4: Conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is (A) BCG.