What is Pritzker Architecture Prize known for?
Difficulty: Medium
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This Medium Awards, Prizes and Honors question asks: What is Pritzker Architecture Prize known for? The correct choice is D. An international award recognizing a living architect for a body of work, often considered architecture's highest honor. 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. 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
Why not A: “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” does not fit this question. The answer is An international award recognizing a living architect for a body of work, often considered architecture's highest honor.
- B. The highest civilian award of India, recognizing exceptional service toward the advancement of art, literature, science, and public service
Why not B: “The highest civilian award of India, recognizing exceptional service toward the advancement of art, literature, science, and public service” does not fit this question. The answer is An international award recognizing a living architect for a body of work, often considered architecture's highest honor.
- C. One of the original Nobel Prizes, awarded annually for outstanding contributions in the field of physics
Why not C: “One of the original Nobel Prizes, awarded annually for outstanding contributions in the field of physics” does not fit this question. The answer is An international award recognizing a living architect for a body of work, often considered architecture's highest honor.
- D. An international award recognizing a living architect for a body of work, often considered architecture's highest honor ✓
Correct answer
D. An international award recognizing a living architect for a body of work, often considered architecture's highest honor
Explanation
An international award recognizing a living architect for a body of work often considered architecture's highest honor is the value that answers What is Pritzker Architecture Prize known for option D Option A 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 does not fit this question Option B The highest civilian award of India recognizing exceptional service toward the advancement of art literature science and public service does not fit this question Option C One of the original Nobel Prizes awarded annually for outstanding contributions in the field of physics does not fit.
Source: General Knowledge Official Reference Guide
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