Nobel history (Asia): Who is the first Asian winner of a Nobel Prize? Identify the earliest Asian laureate in any category. Choose the correct person.
General Knowledge
Honours and Awards
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ARabindranath Tagore
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BC. V. Raman
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CAbdus Salam
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DMother Teresa
Answer
Correct Answer: Rabindranath Tagore
Explanation
ConceptRabindranath Tagore became the first Asian Nobel laureate in 1913 (Literature), preceding Asian laureates in the sciences and peace.
Final AnswerRabindranath Tagore