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Download Solution PDFWhich of the award did not receive by Arundhati Roy?
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Option 4 : Nobel Prize
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Nobel Prize
Key Points
- The Nobel Prize is considered one of the most prestigious international awards in various categories, such as Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences.
- Arundhati Roy has not received the Nobel Prize in Literature or Peace.
- She is, however, well-known for her significant contributions in literature and activism for social and political causes.
- Her notable achievements include winning the Booker Prize and several other prestigious awards.
Additional Information
- Booker Prize: Arundhati Roy won the Booker Prize in 1997 for her debut novel, "The God of Small Things." This prize is awarded annually for the best original novel written in the English language and published in the UK or Ireland.
- National Film Award: Before her literary fame, Roy wrote the screenplay for the film "In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones," which won the National Film Award for Best Screenplay in India. The National Film Awards are among the most prominent film honors in India.
- Sydney Peace Prize: Arundhati Roy received the Sydney Peace Prize in 2004 for her commitment to social justice, environmental activism, and her opposition to militarism and globalization. This award is given annually by the Sydney Peace Foundation to recognize individuals who promote peace with justice.
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