Awards for Indian Literary History

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Which of the following is not an award given for Indian literary history?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Bharat Ratna

  4. Padma Shri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award in India, and is not specifically given for literary history.

The Sahitya Akademi Award is given for outstanding literary contributions in which of the following languages?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi Award is given for outstanding literary contributions in 24 languages, including Hindi, English, and Sanskrit.

The Jnanpith Award is given for outstanding literary contributions in which of the following languages?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Jnanpith Award is given for outstanding literary contributions in all Indian languages.

Which of the following authors has won both the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Jnanpith Award?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Munshi Premchand

  3. Harivansh Rai Bachchan

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore, Munshi Premchand, and Harivansh Rai Bachchan have all won both the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Jnanpith Award.

The Padma Shri is given for distinguished service in which of the following fields?

  1. Arts

  2. Science

  3. Literature

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Padma Shri is given for distinguished service in the fields of arts, science, literature, and public affairs.

Which of the following authors has won the Padma Shri for their contribution to Indian literature?

  1. Amitav Ghosh

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amitav Ghosh, Arundhati Roy, and Vikram Seth have all won the Padma Shri for their contribution to Indian literature.

The Sahitya Akademi Award was first given in which year?

  1. 1954

  2. 1955

  3. 1956

  4. 1957


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi Award was first given in 1954.

The Jnanpith Award was first given in which year?

  1. 1961

  2. 1962

  3. 1963

  4. 1964


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jnanpith Award was first given in 1961.

The Padma Shri was first given in which year?

  1. 1954

  2. 1955

  3. 1956

  4. 1957


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Padma Shri was first given in 1954.

How many times has the Sahitya Akademi Award been given?

  1. Over 5000 times

  2. Over 6000 times

  3. Over 7000 times

  4. Over 8000 times


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi Award has been given over 6000 times.

How many times has the Jnanpith Award been given?

  1. Over 50 times

  2. Over 60 times

  3. Over 70 times

  4. Over 80 times


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Jnanpith Award has been given over 60 times.

How many times has the Padma Shri been given?

  1. Over 1000 times

  2. Over 2000 times

  3. Over 3000 times

  4. Over 4000 times


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Padma Shri has been given over 3000 times.

Who was the first recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Munshi Premchand

  3. Harivansh Rai Bachchan

  4. Sumitranandan Pant


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sumitranandan Pant was the first recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award.

Who was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Munshi Premchand

  3. Harivansh Rai Bachchan

  4. G. Shankara Kurup


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

G. Shankara Kurup was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award.

Who was the first recipient of the Padma Shri?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Munshi Premchand

  3. Harivansh Rai Bachchan

  4. C. Rajagopalachari


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

C. Rajagopalachari was the first recipient of the Padma Shri.

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