MCQs on Louis Pasteur
1. Who was Louis Pasteur?
A. A mathematician
B. A physicistC. A chemist and microbiologist
D. A biologistAnswer: C
2. When was Louis Pasteur born?
A. 1820
B. 1822C. 1830
D. 1840Answer: B
3. Where was Louis Pasteur born?
A. Paris, France
B. London, EnglandC. Dole, France
D. Rome, ItalyAnswer: C
4. What is the process invented by Pasteur to kill harmful microorganisms in liquids called?
A. Filtration
B. FermentationC. Pasteurization
D. DistillationAnswer: C
5. Pasteur developed vaccines for which of the following diseases?
A. Malaria
B. RabiesC. Smallpox
D. TyphoidAnswer: B
6. Which theory is Louis Pasteur famous for?
A. Theory of Evolution
B. Germ Theory of DiseaseC. Big Bang Theory
D. Atomic TheoryAnswer: B
7. What was Pasteur’s profession?
A. Doctor
B. FarmerC. Scientist
D. TeacherAnswer: C
8. What did Pasteur prove about microorganisms?
A. They do not exist.
B. They are harmless.C. They cause diseases.
D. They are only found in water.Answer: C
9. How does pasteurization help in food safety?
A. It adds nutrients to the food.
B. It preserves the taste.C. It kills harmful microorganisms.
D. It enhances the smell.Answer: C
10. Pasteurization is commonly used in which of the following?
A. Textiles
B. MedicinesC. Milk and liquids
D. MetalsAnswer: C
11. What did Pasteur’s germ theory replace?
A. Theory of gravity
B. Spontaneous generation theoryC. Wave theory
D. Cell theoryAnswer: B
12. What values are highlighted in Pasteur’s life?
A. Hard work and compassion
B. Laziness and ignoranceC. Arrogance and wealth
D. Pride and dishonestyAnswer: A
13. Pasteur developed a vaccine for anthrax, which primarily affects which species?
A. Birds
B. HumansC. Livestock
D. ReptilesAnswer: C
14. Which of the following was Pasteur’s primary field of study?
A. Astronomy
B. MicroorganismsC. Botany
D. PhysicsAnswer: B
15. Louis Pasteur saved the lives of many people through his work in which area?
A. Sports
B. MedicineC. Politics
D. ArchitectureAnswer: B
16. What quality of Pasteur made him successful in his discoveries?
A. Laziness
B. PerseveranceC. Arrogance
D. OverconfidenceAnswer: B
17. What is the main purpose of a vaccine?
A. To cure diseases
B. To prevent diseasesC. To make people immune temporarily
D. To provide immediate reliefAnswer: B
18. What type of diseases can be controlled using vaccines?
A. Bacterial and viral
B. Only fungalC. Nutritional deficiencies
D. Genetic disordersAnswer: A
19. How did Pasteur’s work benefit the field of food safety?
A. He invented refrigeration.
B. He discovered preservatives.C. He developed the pasteurization process.
D. He banned harmful additives.Answer: C
20. What was Louis Pasteur’s attitude toward society?
A. Self-centered
B. CompassionateC. Indifferent
D. GreedyAnswer: B
21. What can students learn from Pasteur’s life?
A. To seek wealth through science
B. To avoid hard workC. To dedicate oneself to societal improvement
D. To work only for personal gainAnswer: C