First asian winner of Noble prize is?

Appeared in: ESIC Nursing Officer 2016 (shift-1)

Explanation

Rabindranath Tagore was the first person from Asia to be awarded a Nobel Prize.
He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.
The award recognized his collection of poems, 'Gitanjali', which was praised for its 'profoundly sensitive, fresh and beautiful verse'.
This achievement also marked him as the first non-European to win a Nobel Prize in Literature.

Option A: C. V. Raman won the Nobel Prize in 1930, which was 17 years after Rabindranath Tagore.
Option C: Mother Theresa received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, much later than 1913.
Option D: Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983, which is 70 years after Tagore's win.

Visual 1: Infographic - A timeline showing the years Indian Nobel laureates received their awards. This would visually confirm that Rabindranath Tagore was the first.
Visual 2: Image - A portrait of Rabindranath Tagore. This helps learners associate the name with the historical figure.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain General Knowledge: First Asian Nobel Laureate as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While not a clinical topic, general knowledge is a component of many nursing entrance exams, testing a candidate's overall awareness and intellectual curiosity.
A broad knowledge base can contribute to better communication and building rapport with a diverse patient population.
What if the question asked for the first woman to win a Nobel Prize? The answer would be Marie Curie (1903), highlighting the importance of reading the question's specifics carefully.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question based on general knowledge.
First, identify the key elements of the question: 'First', 'Asian', and 'Nobel Prize'.
Review the options provided. All are famous Indian Nobel laureates.
Access your memory or knowledge base regarding the years each person received the prize.
Compare the dates to find the earliest one. Rabindranath Tagore (1913) precedes C.V. Raman (1930), Mother Teresa (1979), and S. Chandrasekhar (1983).
Select the option corresponding to the earliest date.

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