The 'Ig Nobel Prize' is awarded for: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Ig Nobel Prize' is awarded for:
A. None of these
B. Outstanding political contributions
C. The worst achievements in science
D. Trivial scientific achievements that 'first make people laugh, and then make them think'
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Ig Nobel Prize is a satirical prize awarded to honor ten achievements that first make people laugh, and then make them think.

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The 'Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film' is a National Film Award category. True or False?
A. Not applicable
B. Partially
C. False
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Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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Correct Answer: Option D


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Correct Answer: Option C


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