In which field was Juan Manuel Santos awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize?
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HAS GS Previous Year Prelims Paper (2017)
Chemistry
Incorrect AnswerMedicine
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Juan Manuel Santos, the former President of Colombia, was honored with the Nobel Prize in 2016.
- His accolade was specifically in recognition of his efforts in a significant area.
- Option 1: Chemistry - This award is for discoveries in molecular sciences, which was not Santos's endeavor.
- Option 2: Peace - This is the correct field. Santos was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his resolute efforts to end the long-running civil war with the FARC guerrillas in Colombia, marking a step toward peace in the nation.
- Option 3: Physics - Recognizes advances in physical sciences, unrelated to Santos.
- Option 4: Medicine - Awards life sciences breakthroughs, not related to Santos’s contributions.
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