The 2016 Nobel Prize in literature was won by –

The correct answer is: B. Svetlana Alexievich

Svetlana Alexievich was awarded the 2015 Nobel Prize in Literature “for her polyphonic writings, a monument to suffering and courage in our time.”

Alice Munro was awarded the 2013 Nobel Prize in Literature “for her mastery of the art of short story.”

Bob Dylan was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.”

Angus Deaton was awarded the 2015 Nobel Prize in Economics “for his analysis of consumption, poverty, and welfare.”

Here is a brief description of each option:

• Alice Munro (born 1931) is a Canadian short story writer. She is the author of several collections of short stories, including “Dance of the Happy Shades” (1968), “The Lives of Girls and Women” (1971), “Something I’ve Been Meaning to Tell You” (1974), “Who Do You Think You Are?” (1978), “The Progress of Love” (1986), “Friend of My Youth” (1990), “Open Secrets” (1994), “The Love of a Good Woman” (1998), “Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage” (2001), “The View from Castle Rock” (2006), “Too Much Happiness” (2012), and “Dear Life” (2014). Munro’s stories are known for their psychological insight and their exploration of the lives of ordinary people. She has been praised by critics for her “unerring eye for detail” and her “ability to capture the essence of human experience.”
• Svetlana Alexievich (born 1948) is a Belarusian journalist and writer. She is the author of several books of non-fiction, including “The Unwomanly Face of War” (1985), “Zinky Boys” (1991), “Last Witnesses” (1997), “Secondhand Time” (2013), and “The Chernobyl Prayer” (2015). Alexievich’s books are based on interviews with ordinary people, and they explore the human experience of war, violence, and political upheaval. She has been praised by critics for her “unflinching honesty” and her “ability to give voice to the voiceless.”
• Bob Dylan (born 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. He is considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Dylan’s songs often deal with social and political issues, and he has been praised for his “lyrical genius” and his “ability to capture the spirit of his time.”
• Angus Deaton (born 1945) is a British-American economist. He is the co-recipient of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Economics “for his analysis of consumption, poverty, and welfare.” Deaton’s research has focused on the economics of health and well-being, and he has been praised for his “seminal contributions to the measurement of poverty and welfare.”