The correct answer is: C. Science and technology.
The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is a prestigious award given by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India, to outstanding scientists and technologists in India. The award was instituted in 1958 in memory of Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, the first Director General of CSIR.
The award is given in four categories: Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, and Engineering Sciences. The award consists of a cash prize, a plaque, and a citation.
The Bhatnagar Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in science and technology in India. It is a recognition of the outstanding contributions made by Indian scientists and technologists to the advancement of science and technology.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option A: Peace. The Bhatnagar Prize is not given in the field of peace. The Nobel Peace Prize is the most prestigious award in the field of peace.
- Option B: Music and dance. The Bhatnagar Prize is not given in the field of music and dance. The Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards are the most prestigious awards in the field of music and dance in India.
- Option D: Fine Arts. The Bhatnagar Prize is not given in the field of fine arts. The Lalit Kala Akademi Awards are the most prestigious awards in the field of fine arts in India.