Multiple choice general knowledge history

In which year was Sir C. V. Raman awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics?

  1. 1933

  2. 1932

  3. 1930

  4. 1931
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sir C.V. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his discovery of the Raman Effect - the scattering of light and change in wavelength. This made him the first Asian to receive a Nobel Prize in science. Option D (1931) and A/B are incorrect years.

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