Nobel Laureates — Set 4
Famous People · नोबेल पुरस्कार विजेता · Questions 31–40 of 60
Which Nobel laureate is known for discovering the 'Chandrasekhar Limit'?
Correct Answer: A. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his theoretical studies of stars. The limit he calculated determines the maximum mass of a stable white dwarf star. He was the nephew of fellow Nobel laureate C.V. Raman.
Who was the primary architect of the 'Green Revolution' and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970?
Correct Answer: C. Norman Borlaug
Norman Borlaug developed high-yielding cereal varieties that helped prevent worldwide famine. His work saved over a billion people from starvation, particularly in Asia and Latin America. He is often called the 'Father of the Green Revolution'.
Which scientist discovered the 'Raman Effect' and won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930?
Correct Answer: D. C.V. Raman
Sir C.V. Raman discovered that light changes its frequency when it passes through a transparent material. This phenomenon is vital for identifying the molecular structure of materials. February 28 is celebrated as National Science Day in India to commemorate this discovery.
Who received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1968 for deciphering the genetic code?
Correct Answer: A. Har Gobind Khorana
Har Gobind Khorana shared the prize for his research on how the genetic code determines protein synthesis. He was the first person to chemically synthesize an artificial gene. He was born in pre-partition India and later became a US citizen.
Which Indian economist won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1998 for his work on welfare economics?
Correct Answer: C. Amartya Sen
Amartya Sen was recognized for his contributions to welfare economics and social choice theory. His research on the causes of famine and poverty led to the development of the Human Development Index. He is currently a professor at Harvard University.
Who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2009 for studies of the structure and function of the ribosome?
Correct Answer: D. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
Venkatraman Ramakrishnan shared the prize for his work on mapping the atomic structure of the ribosome. This research is essential for the development of new antibiotics. He was born in Tamil Nadu and later served as President of the Royal Society.
Which Nobel laureate is known for his 'Grameen Bank' project to provide micro-credit to the poor?
Correct Answer: A. Muhammad Yunus
Muhammad Yunus and his Grameen Bank won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006. He pioneered the concept of microfinance to help people lift themselves out of poverty. His model has been replicated in many countries around the world.
Who shared the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2019 for an 'experimental approach to alleviating global poverty'?
Correct Answer: A. Amartya Sen
Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo, a married couple, won the prize along with Michael Kremer. They used randomized controlled trials to test the effectiveness of specific anti-poverty interventions. Their work has significantly improved the field of development economics.
Which category of the Nobel Prize was the last one to be added?
Correct Answer: C. Economics
The Economic Sciences prize was established in 1968, nearly 70 years after the first Nobel Prizes. It is funded by the Swedish central bank rather than the Nobel Foundation's original endowment. It follows the same nomination and selection process as the other prizes.
In which city is the Nobel Peace Prize awarded?
Correct Answer: D. Oslo
The Nobel Peace Prize ceremony takes place in the Oslo City Hall on December 10 each year. This date commemorates the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death. The other five prizes are presented by the King of Sweden in Stockholm.