Who among the following made the first compound microscope?
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SSC MTS 14th October 2021 Shift-2
William Gilbert
Incorrect AnswerZacharias Janssen
Correct AnswerJohn Harington
Incorrect AnswerGalileo Galilei
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Option 1: William Gilbert
- An English physician known for his pioneering work in magnetism and electricity.
- He did not make the first compound microscope.
- Option 2: Zacharias Janssen
- A Dutch spectacle maker credited with inventing the first compound microscope in the late 16th century.
- Often disputed but widely recognized for his contribution to microscopy.
- Option 3: John Harington
- Known for inventing the flush toilet during the Elizabethan era.
- Not related to microscopy.
- Option 4: Galileo Galilei
- An Italian astronomer known for his work in telescopic observations.
- Made significant contributions to science but not the first compound microscope.
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