Awards for Indian Literary Activism

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Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of fiction in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Man Booker Prize

  4. Padma Shri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi Award is the highest literary honor in India, given to an Indian writer for the best work of fiction in English, Hindi, or any other Indian language.

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of non-fiction in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. National Book Award

  4. Padma Shri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The National Book Award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of non-fiction in English, Hindi, or any other Indian language.

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of poetry in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Pulitzer Prize

  4. Padma Shri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi Award is the highest literary honor in India, given to an Indian writer for the best work of poetry in English, Hindi, or any other Indian language.

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of drama in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Tony Award

  4. Padma Shri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi Award is the highest literary honor in India, given to an Indian writer for the best work of drama in English, Hindi, or any other Indian language.

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of children's literature in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Newbery Medal

  4. Padma Shri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi Award is the highest literary honor in India, given to an Indian writer for the best work of children's literature in English, Hindi, or any other Indian language.

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of translation in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. PEN Translation Prize

  4. Padma Shri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi Award is the highest literary honor in India, given to an Indian writer for the best work of translation in English, Hindi, or any other Indian language.

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of literary criticism in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. National Book Critics Circle Award

  4. Padma Shri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi Award is the highest literary honor in India, given to an Indian writer for the best work of literary criticism in English, Hindi, or any other Indian language.

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of biography in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Pulitzer Prize for Biography

  4. Padma Shri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi Award is the highest literary honor in India, given to an Indian writer for the best work of biography in English, Hindi, or any other Indian language.

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of autobiography in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. National Book Award for Autobiography

  4. Padma Shri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi Award is the highest literary honor in India, given to an Indian writer for the best work of autobiography in English, Hindi, or any other Indian language.

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of travel writing in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Thomas Cook Travel Book Award

  4. Padma Shri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi Award is the highest literary honor in India, given to an Indian writer for the best work of travel writing in English, Hindi, or any other Indian language.

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of humor in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Leacock Medal for Humor

  4. Padma Shri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi Award is the highest literary honor in India, given to an Indian writer for the best work of humor in English, Hindi, or any other Indian language.

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of science fiction in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Hugo Award

  4. Padma Shri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi Award is the highest literary honor in India, given to an Indian writer for the best work of science fiction in English, Hindi, or any other Indian language.

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of fantasy in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. World Fantasy Award

  4. Padma Shri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi Award is the highest literary honor in India, given to an Indian writer for the best work of fantasy in English, Hindi, or any other Indian language.

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of horror in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Bram Stoker Award

  4. Padma Shri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi Award is the highest literary honor in India, given to an Indian writer for the best work of horror in English, Hindi, or any other Indian language.

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of mystery in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Edgar Award

  4. Padma Shri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi Award is the highest literary honor in India, given to an Indian writer for the best work of mystery in English, Hindi, or any other Indian language.

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