Nobel Prize — Set 1
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In which city is the Nobel Peace Prize officially awarded each year?
Correct Answer: C. Oslo
The Nobel Peace Prize is officially awarded in Oslo, Norway. All other Nobel Prizes are presented during ceremonies held in Stockholm, Sweden. This geographical distinction was specifically mentioned in Alfred Nobel's will.
Which central bank established the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences?
Correct Answer: D. Sveriges Riksbank
Sveriges Riksbank, the central bank of Sweden, established the Economics prize in 1968. It was created to celebrate the bank's 300th anniversary in memory of Alfred Nobel. This prize is not one of the five original prizes mentioned in Nobel's will.
What is the primary material used in the composition of a Nobel Prize medal today?
Correct Answer: C. 18-carat green gold
The Nobel Prize medals are currently made of 18-carat green gold. These medals are then plated with a layer of 24-carat gold to give them a bright finish. Before 1980, the medals were primarily made of 23-carat gold.
Who became the youngest person ever to receive a Nobel Prize at the age of 17?
Correct Answer: D. Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai became the youngest Nobel laureate when she won the Peace Prize in 2014. She was 17 years old at the time of the announcement. She shared the award with Indian activist Kailash Satyarthi.
What is the maximum number of people who can share a single Nobel Prize category in one year?
Correct Answer: D. Three
A Nobel Prize can be shared by up to three individuals in any given category. This rule is strictly followed by the various awarding committees. If more than three people are involved in a discovery, the committee chooses the primary contributors.
In which year did Alfred Nobel write his final will that established the prizes?
Correct Answer: D. 1895
Alfred Nobel signed his last will and testament on November 27, 1895. He dedicated the majority of his fortune to the creation of five international prizes. He passed away approximately one year after writing this final will.
In which subject did Marie Curie win her first Nobel Prize in 1903?
Correct Answer: C. Physics
Marie Curie won her first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 for her research on radiation. She shared this award with her husband Pierre Curie and Henri Becquerel. She later became the first person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields.
Which organization is responsible for selecting the Nobel Peace Prize laureates?
Correct Answer: D. Norwegian Nobel Committee
The Norwegian Nobel Committee is responsible for the selection of Nobel Peace Prize winners. Its five members are appointed by the Storting, which is the Norwegian Parliament. Alfred Nobel's will specified that a Norwegian committee should handle this specific category.
Which body is responsible for awarding the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Correct Answer: A. The Swedish Academy
The Swedish Academy is the institution that selects the Nobel laureate for Literature. It consists of 18 members who are elected for life. The Academy has been responsible for this prestigious literary selection since 1901.
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awards the Nobel Prize in which two fields?
Correct Answer: B. Physics and Chemistry
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences selects the winners for both Physics and Chemistry. This academy was founded in 1739 and is an independent scientific organization. It also selects the laureates for the Economic Sciences prize.