Nobel Laureates — Set 2
Famous People · नोबेल पुरस्कार विजेता · Questions 11–20 of 60
Who was the first Asian to receive the Nobel Prize in any category?
Correct Answer: C. Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his collection of poems titled 'Gitanjali'. He was the first non-European to be awarded the prize in this category. His work is celebrated for its profound sensitive and beautiful verse.
The discovery of which medical treatment led to a Nobel Prize for Alexander Fleming?
Correct Answer: D. Penicillin
Alexander Fleming shared the Nobel Prize in 1945 for the discovery of penicillin and its curative effect. This discovery marked the beginning of the antibiotic era in medicine. It has saved millions of lives from bacterial infections since its development.
Who is the only person to have won the Nobel Prize in both Physics and Chemistry?
Correct Answer: A. Marie Curie
Marie Curie won the Physics prize in 1903 and the Chemistry prize in 1911. Her second prize was awarded for her discovery of the elements radium and polonium. She remains the most iconic figure in the history of the Nobel Prizes.
The 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded for experiments with 'attosecond' pulses of light. Who was one of the recipients?
Correct Answer: C. Pierre Agostini
Pierre Agostini was recognized for experimental methods that generate attosecond pulses of light for the study of electron dynamics. This technology allows scientists to capture the fastest movements of electrons. This discovery has immense potential in electronics and medical diagnostics.
Which South African leader shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela in 1993?
Correct Answer: D. F.W. de Klerk
F.W. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela were honored for their work for the peaceful termination of the apartheid regime. They laid the foundations for a new democratic South Africa. De Klerk was the last president under the apartheid system.
In which month are the Nobel Prize winners usually announced every year?
Correct Answer: A. October
The Nobel committees typically announce the laureates in early October. However, the actual award ceremony takes place on December 10. October is a significant month for the global scientific and literary communities.
Which Nobel laureate is known for his work on 'Game Theory' and was the subject of the film 'A Beautiful Mind'?
Correct Answer: C. John Nash
John Nash was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1994 for his analysis of equilibria in non-cooperative games. His mathematical theories are used widely in economics, biology, and military strategy. He made these contributions despite battling schizophrenia for many years.
The Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 for his opposition to the use of violence in his struggle for the liberation of which region?
Correct Answer: D. Tibet
The 14th Dalai Lama was recognized for his consistent advocacy for non-violence and peaceful solutions. He has led the Tibetan people's movement from exile in India. He is widely respected as a global spiritual and humanitarian leader.
Which famous writer declined the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1964?
Correct Answer: A. Jean-Paul Sartre
Jean-Paul Sartre declined the award because he consistently refused all official honors. He believed a writer should not allow himself to be turned into an institution. He is one of the very few people to voluntarily reject a Nobel Prize.
Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2023 for his 'innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable'?
Correct Answer: C. Jon Fosse
Jon Fosse is a Norwegian author known for his minimalist and evocative style. His works have been translated into dozens of languages and are performed globally. He is considered one of the most important playwrights of the modern era.