Multiple choice general knowledge

Since its conception in 1901 to till date, 765 Nobel prizes have been awarded to men. How many times women have received this honour?

  1. 40

  2. 41

  3. 42

  4. 43

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B Correct answer
Explanation

As of the data referenced in this question (765 prizes to men), women had received the Nobel Prize 41 times. This includes Marie Curie who won twice (Physics 1903 and Chemistry 1911), counted as two awards. The number 41 is the correct count based on this historical dataset. Notable female laureates include Marie Curie, her daughter Irene Joliot-Curie, Mother Teresa, and others.