The 'Ig Nobel Prize' is awarded for: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Ig Nobel Prize' is awarded for:

A. None of these

B. Outstanding political contributions

C. The worst achievements in science

D. Trivial scientific achievements that 'first make people laugh, and then make them think'

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Ig Nobel Prize is a satirical prize awarded to honor ten achievements that first make people laugh, and then make them think.

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