Which Indian-born scientist won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2009? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which Indian-born scientist won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2009?
A. Hargobind Khorana
B. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
C. S. Chandrasekhar
D. C. V. Raman
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Venkatraman Ramakrishnan won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2009 for studies of the structure and function of the ribosome. He was born in Chidambaram, India.

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