Question
General Knowledge Question on Awards and Honours
Which of the following is considered to be the closest equivalent of a ‘Nobel Prize’ in the field of Mathematics ?
A
Hess-Leffler Medal
B
Gording-Harmander Award
C
Fields Medal
D
Shaw-Wolf Prize
Answer
Fields Medal
Explanation
Solution
The Fields Medal is widely regarded as the most prestigious award in mathematics, often referred to as the ”Nobel Prize” of the field.
Thus, the correct answer is Option (C).