UPSC Prelims 2026 · GS Paper 1 · Question 82
'X', born in the UK, was conferred the Nobel Prize in 2025. He was a professor in an American University when this prize was announced. Identify 'X' :
Correct answer: Option C
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Options
- (a) Michel H. Devoret
- (b) Richard Robson
- (c) John Clarke
- (d) Joel Mokyr
Detailed solution
Answer
Option (C) — John Clarke
Explanation
- This appears to be a repeated question. The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to John Clarke among others.
- John Clarke was born in the United Kingdom and was a professor at the University of California, Berkeley when the prize was announced.
- He is renowned for his work on SQUIDs (Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices) and related quantum measurement technologies.
Statement Analysis
- a. Michel H. Devoret: Incorrect. Born in France, not the UK.
- b. Richard Robson: Incorrect. Not a 2025 Nobel laureate.
- c. John Clarke: Correct. Born in UK, professor at an American university, 2025 Nobel Prize winner.
- d. Joel Mokyr: Incorrect. Not a 2025 Nobel Prize recipient.