UPSC CSE Prelims
Scientific Awards and Discoveries Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
Practice solved questions for Scientific Awards and Discoveries with detailed step-by-step solutions, key insights, and trend analysis for UPSC CSE PRELIMS.
Solved Previous Year Questions
Filter & practice questions topic-wise
X', born in the UK, was conferred the Nobel Prize in 2025. He was a professor in an American university when this prize was announced. Identify 'X' :
•
Share
Correct Answer: Option C
Detailed Explanation:
John Clarke is the correct answer:
- Born: Cambridge, United Kingdom ✓
- Prize: 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics — for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunneling in an electric circuit
- Affiliation at time of award: Professor Emeritus, University of California, Berkeley (American university) ✓
Why others are wrong:
| Option | Person | Born | University | Why Wrong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michel H. Devoret | France | Yale / UC Santa Barbara (USA) | Not born in UK |
| 2 | Richard Robson | Yorkshire, UK | University of Melbourne (Australia) | Not American university |
| 4 | Joel Mokyr | Netherlands | Northwestern University (USA) | Not born in UK |
Key Logic: Only John Clarke satisfies both conditions — born in UK AND professor at an American university.
Free Self-Study Tracker
🧐 Not Sure What to Study Next?
Get a personalised study plan based on your goals, time and revision needs.
Related Topics in Science & Technology
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Scientific Awards and Discoveries in UPSC CSE PRELIMS
Practicing Previous Year Questions on Scientific Awards and Discoveries helps aspirants identify recurring concepts, question patterns, weightage, and topic-specific nuances tested by UPSC CSE in PRELIMS.
Currently, there are 1 solved questions for Scientific Awards and Discoveries spanning years 2026 to 2026 with comprehensive answers and explanations.
Yes, all solved questions on Saarthik include detailed explanations, correct answer keys, and references for self-study and revision completely free of charge.