Which Indian received the Nobel Prize in Physics? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which Indian received the Nobel Prize in Physics?
A. Hargobind Khorana
B. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
C. C. V. Raman
D. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
C. V. Raman received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for the discovery of the Raman Effect. The others are also Nobel laureates but in different fields: Khorana (Medicine), Ramakrishnan (Chemistry), Chandrasekhar (Physics, but he was an Indian-American, and his work was later).

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The 'Grammy Award' was first presented in which year?
A. 1960
B. 1955
C. 1959
D. 1965

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The first Grammy Awards ceremony was held on May 4, 1959, to honour musical accomplishments.

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Which of the following is the highest award for bravery in the Indian Armed Forces during peacetime?
A. Shaurya Chakra
B. Param Vir Chakra
C. Ashok Chakra
D. Kirti Chakra

Correct Answer: Option C


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Ashok Chakra is the highest peacetime gallantry award, equivalent to Param Vir Chakra for wartime.

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A. It is for distinguished service
B. True
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D. False

Correct Answer: Option B


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