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A
Literature
B
Physics
C
Economics
D
Medicine

Explanation

The Nobel Prize in Economics was not in Alfred Nobel's 1895 will. It was established in 1968 by the Sveriges Riksbank in memory of Alfred Nobel.

A
Coris
B
Joliots
C
Curies
D
Braggs

Explanation

The Braggs (William Henry Bragg and William Lawrence Bragg) were a father and son team who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1915, not a married couple.

A
It is Nobel's birthday
B
It is the anniversary of when Nobel received his patent
C
It is the anniversary of the end of the 100 years war
D
It is the anniversary of Nobel's death

Explanation

The Nobel Prize award ceremonies are held on December 10th each year to commemorate the anniversary of the death of the founder, Alfred Nobel.

A
JM Coetzee
B
Peter Carey
C
William Golding
D
PH Newby

Explanation

P.H. Newby was the first winner of the Booker Prize in 1969 for his novel 'Something to Answer For'. The prize rewards the best fiction in English.

A
1972
B
1975
C
1978
D
1969

Explanation

The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel was established in 1968 and first awarded in 1969.

A
Literature
B
Medicine
C
Physics
D
Space research

Explanation

The Dhanvantari Award is an Indian award given for outstanding contribution to the field of medical science. It is named after the Hindu god of medicine.

A
Jnanpith Award
B
Saraswathi Samman
C
Vyas Samman
D
Kalidas Samman

Explanation

The Jnanpith Award is the oldest and highest Indian literary award presented annually by the Bharatiya Jnanpith to an author for their contribution to literature.

A
Padama Vibhushan
B
Padma Sri
C
Bharat Ratna
D
Padma Bhushan

Explanation

The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of the Republic of India. It is conferred in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order.

A
Knut Hamson
B
Rene Sully Prudhome
C
Albert Camus
D
Ernest Hemingway

Explanation

The first Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded in 1901 to the French poet and essayist Sully Prudhomme for his poetic composition.

A
America
B
Italy
C
England
D
France

Explanation

The United States has produced the highest number of Nobel laureates compared to any other nation, leading in categories like Physics, Medicine, and Economics.