Which of the following prizes is presented by the King of Norway and is often called the Nobel Prize in Mathematics?

Correct option is B

The Abel Prize is presented by the King of Norway and is often regarded as the Nobel Prize in Mathematics. Established in 2001, the prize is awarded annually by the King of Norway to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of mathematics. The Abel Prize carries a cash award and is named after the Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel.

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• The Abel Prize was established by the Government of Norway in honor of Niels Henrik Abel, who made significant contributions to the theory of equations.
• It is awarded by the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters.
• Unlike the Nobel Prizes, which have been awarded since 1901, the Abel Prize was introduced much later to recognize mathematical achievements.

Additional Information:

• The Fields Medal, often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of Mathematics," is awarded every four years to mathematicians under 40.
• The Wolf Prize is awarded in multiple fields, including Mathematics, and is presented in Israel.
• The Chern Medal is awarded by the Chern Foundation for outstanding achievements in mathematics.