Which Indian economist won the Nobel Prize in Economics? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which Indian economist won the Nobel Prize in Economics?

A. Amartya Sen

B. Rangarajan

C. Abhijit Banerjee

D. Manmohan Singh

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Amartya Sen won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1998. Abhijit Banerjee (Indian-born) won in 2019, but he is a US citizen; Sen is Indian citizen.

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