Question

Select the CORRECT statements:
A. Amartya Sen works in the domain of Economics
B. Noam Chomsky is a Linguist
C. Einstein was a renowned Chemistry teacher
D. Stephen Hawking was an Anthropologist
E. Romila Thapar is renowned Geographer

• A. A & B Only
• B. C & D Only
• C. B & E Only
• D. A, B, C, D & E

Hint:

Common field-swaps are a favorite in these exams. Always double-check if a scientist's name is paired with Physics vs. Chemistry.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: This question tests general knowledge regarding the primary fields of work for world-renowned scholars and scientists.

Step 1: Verifying the correct statements.

• A. Amartya Sen: He is a Nobel Prize winner in Economics known for his work in welfare economics and social choice theory. (Correct)
• B. Noam Chomsky: He is a world-famous Linguist and cognitive scientist, often called "the father of modern linguistics." (Correct)

Step 2: Identifying the incorrect statements.

• C. Einstein: He was a Theoretical Physicist, not a Chemistry teacher.
• D. Stephen Hawking: He was a Theoretical Physicist and cosmologist, not an Anthropologist.
• E. Romila Thapar: She is a renowned Historian, specifically known for her work on Ancient India, not a Geographer.