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Awards for Indian Literary Criticism

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Which award is given annually by the Sahitya Akademi to recognize outstanding works of literary criticism in various Indian languages?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award for Literary Criticism

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Padma Shri

  4. Bharat Ratna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi Award for Literary Criticism is one of the most prestigious awards given for literary criticism in India. It is awarded annually to outstanding works of literary criticism in various Indian languages.

Who was the first recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award for Literary Criticism?

  1. Hazari Prasad Dwivedi

  2. K. R. Srinivasa Iyengar

  3. M. Hiriyanna

  4. S. Radhakrishnan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hazari Prasad Dwivedi was the first recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award for Literary Criticism in 1955 for his work 'Hindi Sahitya ki Bhumika'.

Which award is given by the Central Hindi Directorate, Ministry of Education, Government of India to recognize outstanding works of literary criticism in Hindi?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award for Literary Criticism

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Padma Shri

  4. Bharat Ratna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi Award for Literary Criticism is one of the most prestigious awards given for literary criticism in India. It is awarded annually to outstanding works of literary criticism in various Indian languages.

Which award is given by the Bharatiya Jnanpith to recognize outstanding works of literary criticism in various Indian languages?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award for Literary Criticism

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Padma Shri

  4. Bharat Ratna


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Jnanpith Award is one of the most prestigious literary awards in India. It is awarded annually to outstanding works of literature in various Indian languages.

Who was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award for Literary Criticism?

  1. Hazari Prasad Dwivedi

  2. K. R. Srinivasa Iyengar

  3. M. Hiriyanna

  4. S. Radhakrishnan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hazari Prasad Dwivedi was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award for Literary Criticism in 1965 for his work 'Hindi Sahitya ki Bhumika'.

Which award is given by the Government of India to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of literature, including literary criticism?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award for Literary Criticism

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Padma Shri

  4. Bharat Ratna


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Padma Shri is one of the highest civilian awards in India. It is awarded annually to individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature.

Who was the first recipient of the Padma Shri for Literary Criticism?

  1. Hazari Prasad Dwivedi

  2. K. R. Srinivasa Iyengar

  3. M. Hiriyanna

  4. S. Radhakrishnan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hazari Prasad Dwivedi was the first recipient of the Padma Shri for Literary Criticism in 1955.

Which award is given by the Government of India to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of literature, including literary criticism?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award for Literary Criticism

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Padma Shri

  4. Bharat Ratna


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award in India. It is awarded annually to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to various fields, including literature.

Who was the first recipient of the Bharat Ratna for Literary Criticism?

  1. Hazari Prasad Dwivedi

  2. K. R. Srinivasa Iyengar

  3. M. Hiriyanna

  4. S. Radhakrishnan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

S. Radhakrishnan was the first recipient of the Bharat Ratna for Literary Criticism in 1954.

Which award is given by the Sahitya Akademi to recognize outstanding works of literary criticism in various Indian languages?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award for Literary Criticism

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Padma Shri

  4. Bharat Ratna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi Award for Literary Criticism is one of the most prestigious awards given for literary criticism in India. It is awarded annually to outstanding works of literary criticism in various Indian languages.

Who was the first recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award for Literary Criticism?

  1. Hazari Prasad Dwivedi

  2. K. R. Srinivasa Iyengar

  3. M. Hiriyanna

  4. S. Radhakrishnan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hazari Prasad Dwivedi was the first recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award for Literary Criticism in 1955 for his work 'Hindi Sahitya ki Bhumika'.

Which award is given by the Central Hindi Directorate, Ministry of Education, Government of India to recognize outstanding works of literary criticism in Hindi?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award for Literary Criticism

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Padma Shri

  4. Bharat Ratna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi Award for Literary Criticism is one of the most prestigious awards given for literary criticism in India. It is awarded annually to outstanding works of literary criticism in various Indian languages.

Which award is given by the Bharatiya Jnanpith to recognize outstanding works of literary criticism in various Indian languages?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award for Literary Criticism

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Padma Shri

  4. Bharat Ratna


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Jnanpith Award is one of the most prestigious literary awards in India. It is awarded annually to outstanding works of literature in various Indian languages.

Who was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award for Literary Criticism?

  1. Hazari Prasad Dwivedi

  2. K. R. Srinivasa Iyengar

  3. M. Hiriyanna

  4. S. Radhakrishnan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hazari Prasad Dwivedi was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award for Literary Criticism in 1965 for his work 'Hindi Sahitya ki Bhumika'.

Which award is given by the Government of India to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of literature, including literary criticism?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award for Literary Criticism

  2. Jnanpith Award

  3. Padma Shri

  4. Bharat Ratna


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Padma Shri is one of the highest civilian awards in India. It is awarded annually to individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature.

Who was the first recipient of the Padma Shri for Literary Criticism?

  1. Hazari Prasad Dwivedi

  2. K. R. Srinivasa Iyengar

  3. M. Hiriyanna

  4. S. Radhakrishnan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hazari Prasad Dwivedi was the first recipient of the Padma Shri for Literary Criticism in 1955.

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