Awards for Indian Poetry

Description: This quiz focuses on the prestigious awards given to Indian poets for their outstanding contributions to the field of poetry.
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The Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honor, has been awarded to how many poets since its inception in 1961?

  1. 10

  2. 20

  3. 30

  4. 40


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As of 2023, the Jnanpith Award has been bestowed upon 30 poets, recognizing their exceptional literary achievements.

Which Indian poet was the first recipient of the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1955?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Harivansh Rai Bachchan

  3. Sumitranandan Pant

  4. Mahadevi Varma


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sumitranandan Pant, a renowned Hindi poet, had the honor of being the inaugural recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1955.

The Saraswati Samman, instituted in 1991, acknowledges the excellence of Indian poetry in which language?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Saraswati Samman is exclusively dedicated to recognizing outstanding Hindi poetry, honoring poets for their significant contributions to the language.

Which Indian poet received the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian honor in India, in 2011?

  1. Keki N. Daruwalla

  2. Jayanta Mahapatra

  3. Arun Kolatkar

  4. A.K. Ramanujan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Keki N. Daruwalla, a distinguished Indian poet, was conferred with the Padma Vibhushan in 2011, recognizing his immense contribution to Indian literature.

The Sahitya Akademi Award, established in 1954, is presented annually to poets writing in which of the following languages?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Sanskrit

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi Award encompasses a wide range of Indian languages, including English, Hindi, Sanskrit, and many other regional languages, honoring poets for their exceptional literary achievements.

Which Indian poet was awarded the prestigious Rabindranath Tagore Memorial International Prize in 2011?

  1. K. Satchidanandan

  2. Sitakanta Mahapatra

  3. Dilip Chitre

  4. Nirendranath Chakravarti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

K. Satchidanandan, a renowned Indian poet and critic, was the recipient of the Rabindranath Tagore Memorial International Prize in 2011, recognizing his significant contributions to world literature.

The Kusumagraj National Poetry Award, instituted in 1991, is presented annually to poets writing in which language?

  1. Marathi

  2. Hindi

  3. Bengali

  4. Tamil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kusumagraj National Poetry Award is specifically dedicated to honoring poets who have made significant contributions to Marathi literature, recognizing their exceptional poetic talent.

Which Indian poet received the Jnanpith Award in 2019 for his outstanding contribution to Malayalam poetry?

  1. Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri

  2. O.N.V. Kurup

  3. Balamani Amma

  4. Sugathakumari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri, a celebrated Malayalam poet, was bestowed with the Jnanpith Award in 2019, recognizing his profound impact on Indian literature.

The Sahitya Akademi Award for Translation, established in 1989, acknowledges the exceptional translation of poetry from one Indian language to another. Which language pair won the award in 2020?

  1. Hindi to Tamil

  2. Bengali to Marathi

  3. Telugu to Kannada

  4. Gujarati to Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In 2020, the Sahitya Akademi Award for Translation was awarded to the translation of Hindi poetry into Tamil, recognizing the translator's skill in bridging the gap between two distinct linguistic traditions.

The Poetry Society (India), founded in 1984, presents the Poetry Society India Annual Awards to recognize excellence in poetry. Which poet received the award in 2022?

  1. Ranjit Hoskote

  2. Jeet Thayil

  3. Tishani Doshi

  4. K.R. Meera


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ranjit Hoskote, a distinguished Indian poet and translator, was honored with the Poetry Society India Annual Award in 2022, celebrating his remarkable contributions to contemporary Indian poetry.

The Yuva Puraskar, instituted by the Sahitya Akademi in 1999, recognizes young poets below the age of 35 for their outstanding poetic achievements. Which poet won the Yuva Puraskar in 2021?

  1. Ankita Verma

  2. Madhuri Pillai

  3. Raghavendra Prasad

  4. Vivek Narayanan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ankita Verma, a promising young Hindi poet, received the Yuva Puraskar in 2021, showcasing her exceptional talent and potential in the field of poetry.

The Crossword Book Award for Poetry, established in 1998, acknowledges the best poetry book published in India. Which poet won the award in 2020?

  1. Arvind Krishna Mehrotra

  2. Ranjit Hoskote

  3. Keki N. Daruwalla

  4. Jayanta Mahapatra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arvind Krishna Mehrotra, a renowned Indian poet and translator, was the recipient of the Crossword Book Award for Poetry in 2020, celebrating his outstanding contribution to Indian poetry.

The Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize, introduced in 2011, honors translators for their exceptional work in bringing Indian literature to a wider audience. Which poet won the prize in 2019 for translating Tamil poetry into English?

  1. A.K. Ramanujan

  2. N. Kalyan Raman

  3. T.K. Doraiswamy

  4. R. Parthasarathy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

N. Kalyan Raman, a distinguished translator, was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize in 2019 for his remarkable translation of Tamil poetry into English, bridging the gap between two linguistic worlds.

The Atta Galatta Bengaluru Poetry Festival, held annually since 2011, celebrates the art of poetry and features renowned poets from around the world. Which poet headlined the festival in 2022?

  1. Billy Collins

  2. Louise Glück

  3. Adrienne Rich

  4. W.H. Auden


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Billy Collins, the former United States Poet Laureate, graced the Atta Galatta Bengaluru Poetry Festival in 2022 as the headlining poet, sharing his insightful and thought-provoking work with the audience.

The DSC Prize for South Asian Literature, established in 2010, recognizes outstanding works of fiction and non-fiction from South Asia. Which Indian poet was shortlisted for the prize in 2021?

  1. Jeet Thayil

  2. Ranjit Hoskote

  3. Tishani Doshi

  4. Keki N. Daruwalla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jeet Thayil, a prominent Indian poet and novelist, was shortlisted for the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature in 2021, showcasing the versatility and impact of his literary contributions.

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