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131.
The World Food Prize was established by:
A The United Nations
B Dr. Norman E. Borlaug
C The World Bank
D A group of international philanthropists
132.
Besides developing resilient crop varieties, the laureates also championed:
A Intensive use of chemical fertilizers
B Monoculture farming practices
C Sustainable agricultural practices like precision farming
D Large-scale deforestation for agricultural expansion
133.
The innovations recognized by the World Food Prize 2026 focus on developing crop varieties that are resilient to:
A Soil salinity and alkalinity
B Extreme droughts and floods
C Specific plant diseases
D High levels of air pollution
134.
Who were the joint recipients of the 2026 World Food Prize?
A Dr. Priya Singh and Professor David Chen
B Dr. Norman Borlaug and Dr. Priya Singh
C Professor David Chen and Dr. Anya Sharma
D A global consortium of agricultural scientists
135.
The 2026 World Food Prize was awarded for innovations in which area?
A Aquaculture technology
B Climate-resilient agriculture
C Food processing and preservation
D Genetically modified pest-resistant crops
136.
Dr. Ananya Desai is the first architect from which country to receive the Pritzker Prize?
A China
B South Korea
C India
D Singapore
137.
The 'Living Cities' initiative, cited by the Pritzker jury, focuses on:
A Developing new shopping malls
B Urban regeneration into vibrant, sustainable communities
C Restoring ancient ruins
D Designing luxury resorts
138.
What is a key characteristic of Dr. Desai's architectural projects?
A Extensive use of imported, non-renewable materials
B Emphasis on energy-intensive, climate-controlled environments
C Innovative use of local materials and passive design strategies
D Minimal integration of green spaces
139.
Dr. Ananya Desai is recognized for her significant contributions in which area of architecture?
A Historical preservation
B Sustainable urban design
C High-rise commercial buildings
D Avant-garde residential structures
140.
Who was awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2026?
A A renowned Japanese architect
B Dr. Ananya Desai
C A leading Brazilian urban planner
D The International Union of Architects