Test Your Knowledge About Amartya Sen

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    How did he start his career?

    • As an artist
    • As an activist
    • A technician
    • As a teacher and a researcher scholar.
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India has many great minds like it always had throughout history. The most contemporary one is Amertya Sen, who is a Nobel Prize winner and who has worked and taught in India, the UK, and the USA. So, how well do you know Amertya Sen? Take our quiz and find out.

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  • 2. 
    Where was he born? - ProProfs

    Where was he born?

    • Bengalore

    • Kashmir, India

    • West Bengal, India

    • Pakhistan

    Correct Answer
    A. West Bengal, India
    Explanation
    The correct answer is West Bengal, India. This answer is based on the information provided in the question, which asks for the birthplace of the person. Among the given options, West Bengal, India is the only location mentioned that could be a plausible birthplace.

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  • 3. 
    What did he witness at the age of 9? - ProProfs

    What did he witness at the age of 9?

    • The separation of India in 2 different countries

    • Muslim tensions

    • The Bengal famine of 1943

    • India's independance

    Correct Answer
    A. The Bengal famine of 1943
    Explanation
    At the age of 9, he witnessed the Bengal famine of 1943. This was a severe famine that occurred in the Bengal province of British India during World War II. The famine resulted in the death of millions of people due to starvation and malnutrition. This event had a significant impact on him and shaped his understanding of poverty, inequality, and the need for social and economic reforms.

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  • 4. 
    How old is he supposed to be in 2018? - ProProfs

    How old is he supposed to be in 2018?

    • 74

    • 80

    • 84

    • 90

    Correct Answer
    A. 84
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 84 because if we assume that the person's age is 10 years less than the current year, then in 2018, the person would be 84 years old.

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  • 5. 
    What was his work focused on in the 1960s and 1970s? - ProProfs

    What was his work focused on in the 1960s and 1970s?

    • Social tensions

    • Religion

    • Technology

    • Social choice

    Correct Answer
    A. Social choice
    Explanation
    During the 1960s and 1970s, his work was focused on social choice. This implies that he studied and analyzed the processes and mechanisms through which societal decisions are made. He likely explored various methods and theories related to collective decision-making, voting systems, and the impact of individual preferences on social outcomes. This research would have contributed to understanding how societies make choices and resolve conflicts through democratic means.

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  • 6. 
    How many times did get married? - ProProfs

    How many times did get married?

    • Twice

    • 3 times

    • Once

    • Four times

    Correct Answer
    A. 3 times
  • 7. 
    What's his school of tradition? - ProProfs

    What's his school of tradition?

    • Subconsciousness

    • Rationalism

    • Capability approach

    • Theology

    Correct Answer
    A. Capability approach
    Explanation
    The capability approach refers to a theoretical framework that focuses on individuals' freedom and ability to live a life they value. It emphasizes the importance of enhancing people's capabilities and functioning, rather than solely focusing on material wealth or utility. This approach is often used in the field of development economics and has been influential in shaping policies aimed at reducing poverty and inequality.

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  • 8. 
    How many awards has he received throughout his lifetime? - ProProfs

    How many awards has he received throughout his lifetime?

    • 6

    • 7

    • 8

    • 9

    Correct Answer
    A. 6
    Explanation
    The person in question has received a total of 6 awards throughout his lifetime.

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  • 9. 
    When did he become the chairman of Nalanda Mentor Group? - ProProfs

    When did he become the chairman of Nalanda Mentor Group?

    • In 2007

    • In 2005

    • In 1999

    • In 1980

    Correct Answer
    A. In 2007
    Explanation
    In 2007, he became the chairman of Nalanda Mentor Group.

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  • 10. 
    In what year did he serve as the president of the Econometric society? - ProProfs

    In what year did he serve as the president of the Econometric society?

    • 1980

    • 1984

    • 1986

    • 1990

    Correct Answer
    A. 1984
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1984. This means that in the year 1984, he served as the president of the Econometric society.

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