Who was the first Muslim Nobel Laureate?
Correct answer: B. Anwar Sadaat
- A. Dr Abdus Salam
- B. Anwar Sadaat
- C. Dr Muhammad Younus
- D. Shah Faisal
Explanation
Anwar al-Sadat became the first Muslim Nobel laureate when he received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1978. Abdus Salam, the tempting alternative, became the first Muslim Nobel laureate in the sciences one year later, in 1979.
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