Which of the following best describes Galileo Galilei?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Science and Inventions question asks: Which of the following best describes Galileo Galilei? The correct choice is B. The astronomer often credited as a key figure in developing the telescope for astronomical observation. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. The first widely used antibiotic, discovered by Alexander Fleming
Why not A: “The first widely used antibiotic, discovered by Alexander Fleming” does not fit this question. The answer is The astronomer often credited as a key figure in developing the telescope for astronomical observation.
- B. The astronomer often credited as a key figure in developing the telescope for astronomical observation ✓
- C. The inventor credited with developing the first practical electric light bulb
Why not C: “The inventor credited with developing the first practical electric light bulb” does not fit this question. The answer is The astronomer often credited as a key figure in developing the telescope for astronomical observation.
- D. The scientist known for developing the process of pasteurization and contributing to germ theory
Why not D: “The scientist known for developing the process of pasteurization and contributing to germ theory” does not fit this question. The answer is The astronomer often credited as a key figure in developing the telescope for astronomical observation.
Correct answer
B. The astronomer often credited as a key figure in developing the telescope for astronomical observation
Explanation
The astronomer often credited as a key figure in developing the telescope for astronomical observation is the term that matches “Which of the following best describes Galileo Galilei” (option B). Option A (The first widely used antibiotic, discovered by Alexander Fleming) does not fit this question. Option C (The inventor credited with developing the first practical electric light bulb) does not fit this question. Option D (The scientist known for developing the process of pasteurization and contributing to germ theory) does not fit this question. For this Science and Inventions question, the accepted answer is The astronomer often credited as a key figure in developing the telescope for astronomical observation.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, Science and Inventions
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