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Literary Awards and Recognitions: Spotlighting Indian Journals

Description: This quiz focuses on literary awards and recognitions bestowed upon Indian journals, showcasing their contributions to the literary landscape of India.
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Which Indian literary journal was awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1988?

  1. The Little Magazine

  2. Indian Literature

  3. Chandrabhaga

  4. Kavita


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indian Literature, published by the Sahitya Akademi, received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1988 for its significant contributions to Indian literature.

Who was the recipient of the first Saraswati Samman, a prestigious literary award in India, in 1991?

  1. Amrita Pritam

  2. K. Satchidanandan

  3. Girish Karnad

  4. Mahasweta Devi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amrita Pritam, a renowned Punjabi poet and writer, was the first recipient of the Saraswati Samman in 1991 for her outstanding contributions to Indian literature.

Which Indian literary journal received the National Award for Excellence in Printing and Designing in 1998?

  1. The Little Magazine

  2. Indian Literature

  3. Chandrabhaga

  4. Kavita


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chandrabhaga, a Hindi literary journal, was recognized with the National Award for Excellence in Printing and Designing in 1998 for its exceptional design and production quality.

Who was honored with the Jnanpith Award in 2005 for their contributions to Malayalam literature through the journal 'Mathrubhumi'?

  1. M.T. Vasudevan Nair

  2. K. Satchidanandan

  3. Girish Karnad

  4. Mahasweta Devi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

M.T. Vasudevan Nair, a renowned Malayalam writer and journalist, was awarded the Jnanpith Award in 2005 for his significant contributions to Malayalam literature, including his work with the journal 'Mathrubhumi'.

Which Indian literary journal was awarded the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award in 2010?

  1. The Little Magazine

  2. Indian Literature

  3. Chandrabhaga

  4. Kavita


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Little Magazine, an English literary journal, received the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award in 2010 for its outstanding contributions to Indian journalism and literature.

Who was the recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2012 for their contributions to Kannada literature through the journal 'Poornachandra'?

  1. M.T. Vasudevan Nair

  2. K. Satchidanandan

  3. Girish Karnad

  4. Mahasweta Devi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Girish Karnad, a renowned Kannada playwright, actor, and director, was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2012 for his contributions to Kannada literature, including his work with the journal 'Poornachandra'.

Which Indian literary journal received the National Award for Excellence in Printing and Designing in 2015?

  1. The Little Magazine

  2. Indian Literature

  3. Chandrabhaga

  4. Kavita


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kavita, a Hindi literary journal, was recognized with the National Award for Excellence in Printing and Designing in 2015 for its exceptional design and production quality.

Who was honored with the Jnanpith Award in 2017 for their contributions to Gujarati literature through the journal 'Shabdasrishti'?

  1. M.T. Vasudevan Nair

  2. K. Satchidanandan

  3. Girish Karnad

  4. Mahasweta Devi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

K. Satchidanandan, a renowned Gujarati poet, critic, and editor, was awarded the Jnanpith Award in 2017 for his significant contributions to Gujarati literature, including his work with the journal 'Shabdasrishti'.

Which Indian literary journal was awarded the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award in 2019?

  1. The Little Magazine

  2. Indian Literature

  3. Chandrabhaga

  4. Kavita


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indian Literature, published by the Sahitya Akademi, received the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award in 2019 for its outstanding contributions to Indian journalism and literature.

Who was the recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2021 for their contributions to Assamese literature through the journal 'Prantik'?

  1. M.T. Vasudevan Nair

  2. K. Satchidanandan

  3. Girish Karnad

  4. Mahasweta Devi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mahasweta Devi, a renowned Assamese writer and activist, was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2021 for her contributions to Assamese literature, including her work with the journal 'Prantik'.

Which Indian literary journal received the National Award for Excellence in Printing and Designing in 2022?

  1. The Little Magazine

  2. Indian Literature

  3. Chandrabhaga

  4. Kavita


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Little Magazine, an English literary journal, was recognized with the National Award for Excellence in Printing and Designing in 2022 for its exceptional design and production quality.

Who was honored with the Jnanpith Award in 2023 for their contributions to Marathi literature through the journal 'Abhiruchi'?

  1. M.T. Vasudevan Nair

  2. K. Satchidanandan

  3. Girish Karnad

  4. Mahasweta Devi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

M.T. Vasudevan Nair, a renowned Marathi writer and critic, was awarded the Jnanpith Award in 2023 for his significant contributions to Marathi literature, including his work with the journal 'Abhiruchi'.

Which Indian literary journal was awarded the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award in 2024?

  1. The Little Magazine

  2. Indian Literature

  3. Chandrabhaga

  4. Kavita


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indian Literature, published by the Sahitya Akademi, received the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award in 2024 for its outstanding contributions to Indian journalism and literature.

Who was the recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2025 for their contributions to Telugu literature through the journal 'Sahiti'?

  1. M.T. Vasudevan Nair

  2. K. Satchidanandan

  3. Girish Karnad

  4. Mahasweta Devi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mahasweta Devi, a renowned Telugu writer and poet, was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2025 for her contributions to Telugu literature, including her work with the journal 'Sahiti'.

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