A satirical American prize that honors achievements that first make people laugh and then make them think, presented as a parody of the Nobel Prizes. What is this called?
Difficulty: Medium
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This Medium Awards, Prizes and Honors question asks: A satirical American prize that honors achievements that first make people laugh and then make them think, presented as a parody of the Nobel Prizes. What is this called? The correct choice is B. Ig Nobel Prize. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Oscar Statuette
Why not A: “Oscar Statuette” does not fit this question. The answer is Ig Nobel Prize.
- B. Ig Nobel Prize ✓
- C. Grammy Awards
Why not C: “Grammy Awards” does not fit this question. The answer is Ig Nobel Prize.
- D. Bharat Ratna
Why not D: “Bharat Ratna” does not fit this question. The answer is Ig Nobel Prize.
Correct answer
B. Ig Nobel Prize
Explanation
'Ig Nobel Prize' refers to a satirical American prize that honors achievements that first make people laugh and then make them think, presented as a parody of the Nobel Prizes.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, General Knowledge, NTS, Awards, Prizes and Honors
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