Nobel Laureates — Set 3
Famous People · नोबेल पुरस्कार विजेता · Questions 21–30 of 60
Which Nobel laureate discovered the double-helical structure of DNA along with James Watson and Maurice Wilkins?
Correct Answer: D. Francis Crick
Francis Crick shared the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1962 for this ground-breaking discovery. The structure of DNA is fundamental to understanding all biological life. Rosalind Franklin's data was also critical to this achievement, though she was not awarded.
Mother Teresa, an Indian citizen of Albanian origin, received the Nobel Peace Prize in which year?
Correct Answer: A. 1979
Mother Teresa was recognized for her work in bringing help to suffering humanity in Kolkata. She founded the Missionaries of Charity to serve the poorest of the poor. She dedicated her life to the service of the sick and the destitute.
Which scientist was the first to receive two Nobel Prizes in Physics?
Correct Answer: C. John Bardeen
John Bardeen won his first prize for the invention of the transistor and his second for the theory of superconductivity. He is the only person in history to achieve this specific feat in Physics. His inventions laid the groundwork for modern electronics and computers.
Kailash Satyarthi, who shared the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize, is known for his movement against?
Correct Answer: D. Child labor
Kailash Satyarthi founded the Bachpan Bachao Andolan to liberate children from slavery and forced labor. He has rescued over 80,000 children from exploitative conditions. His work focuses on the right of every child to have a childhood and education.
Who was the first American to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Correct Answer: A. Sinclair Lewis
Sinclair Lewis won the award in 1930 for his vigorous and graphic art of description. He was known for his satirical novels that critiqued American society and values. His most famous works include 'Main Street' and 'Babbitt'.
The 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna for the development of which technology?
Correct Answer: C. CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing
CRISPR technology allows for precise changes to the DNA of living organisms. This discovery has revolutionized the life sciences and offers potential cures for genetic diseases. It was the first time a Nobel science prize was shared by two women only.
Which Nobel laureate authored the famous diary documenting the horrors of the Holocaust?
Correct Answer: D. Elie Wiesel
Elie Wiesel received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986 for being a messenger to mankind. He survived the Auschwitz concentration camp and wrote the famous memoir 'Night'. He dedicated his life to ensuring that the world never forgets the Holocaust.
Who was the first woman from Africa to win a Nobel Peace Prize?
Correct Answer: A. Wangari Maathai
Wangari Maathai was awarded the prize in 2004 for her contribution to sustainable development and democracy. She founded the Green Belt Movement, which focused on environmental conservation and women's rights. She led the planting of millions of trees across Kenya.
Which category of Nobel Prize is awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee?
Correct Answer: C. Peace
The Norwegian Parliament appoints the committee that selects the Peace Prize winner. This is the only Nobel Prize that is not awarded in Stockholm. Alfred Nobel never explained why he wanted the peace prize to be handled by Norway.
Who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016, sparking a debate about the definition of literature?
Correct Answer: D. Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan was recognized for creating new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition. He was the first musician to ever win a Nobel Prize in Literature. The award recognized the literary quality of his song lyrics over several decades.