Correct Answer:
B. Dr. Atta ur Rehman
Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman, a distinguished Pakistani scientist and former Chairman of the Higher Education Commission, was indeed awarded the prestigious “China International Science and Technology Cooperation Award” in 2020. This recognition honored his significant contributions to chemistry and his instrumental role in fostering scientific collaboration and exchange between Pakistan and China. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.
- Dr. Abdul Qadir (A) is a prominent nuclear scientist, but not the recipient of this specific award in 2020.
- Mukhtar Ahmad (C) and Nazir Ahmad (D) are not widely recognized for receiving this particular international award in the specified year.