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Question
The Nobel Committee has been called a conservative body because
Options
it is conservative in the choice of subjects.
its members believe in conservative ideology.
its members are old fashioned.
it awards prizes only to those people who adopt a conservative approach.
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Solution
It is conservative in the choice of subjects.
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