Question

The highly prestigious Pulitzer Prize, established under the will of American newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer, is an annual honor awarded globally for unparalleled excellence in which of the following combined fields?

• A. Journalism, Literature, and Musical Composition
• B. Natural Sciences and Medicine
• C. Economics and Public Administration
• D. Architecture and Industrial Design

Hint:

To remember the distinction between similar-sounding awards: - Pulitzer Prize: Focuses on journalism, books, and music (think of Joseph Pulitzer, the newspaper magnate). - Pritzker Prize: Focuses on architecture.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Origin.
Endowed by Joseph Pulitzer, awarded since 1917.
Step 2: Scope.
Recognises excellence in Journalism, Literature, and Musical Composition (not sciences/architecture).
Answer: Journalism, Literature, and Musical Composition