Which Indian scientist won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which Indian scientist won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?

A. Amartya Sen

B. Har Gobind Khorana

C. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan

D. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

Answer: Option B

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Har Gobind Khorana won the Nobel Prize in 1968 for his work on the genetic code.

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Which of the following is the highest award for contributions to the popularization of science, given by UNESCO?

A. Ramanujan Award

B. Vikram Sarabhai Award

C. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize

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Correct Answer: Option D

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The Kalinga Prize is awarded by UNESCO for outstanding contribution to the popularization of science. It was established by Biju Patnaik in 1951.

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B. Sports coaches

C. Sports journalists

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The 'Pulitzer Prize' is awarded for excellence in:

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