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For which of the following disciplines is the Nobel Prize awarded?

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The Nobel Prize recognizes outstanding achievements in various fields, including science, literature, and peace efforts.
Updated On: Jul 6, 2026
  • Physics and Chemistry
  • Physiology or Medicine
  • Literature, Peace and Economics
  • All of the above
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The Correct Option is D

Approach Solution - 1

The Nobel Prizes cover six fields in total: Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economics.
Options (A), (B), and (C) between them name exactly these six fields, so each option is individually a true (if partial) statement.
Since none of them is false, and together they cover the complete list, the option stating "All of the above" is the accurate answer.
Therefore, the correct answer is All of the above.
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Approach Solution -2

Another way to verify this is to count the fields named across options (A), (B), and (C) and check the total against the known number of Nobel Prize categories.

  1. Physics and Chemistry: That is 2 fields named.
  2. Physiology or Medicine: That is 1 more field, bringing the running count to 3.
  3. Literature, Peace and Economics: That is 3 more fields, bringing the total named across all three options to 6.
  4. All of the above: The Nobel Prizes are indeed awarded in exactly 6 fields, matching this count precisely, confirming that all three prior options are correct together.

The count of 6 named fields matches the 6 actual Nobel Prize categories exactly.

Therefore, the correct answer is All of the above.

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