art_culture medium MCQ

Which award, instituted in 1965, recognizes outstanding contribution to Indian literature in 24 languages?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award
  2. Jnanpith Award
  3. Padma Shri
  4. Saraswati Samman

Answer: Sahitya Akademi Award

Sahitya Akademi Award, instituted in 1954 (first awarded 1955), honors literary excellence in 24 Indian languages. It is India's premier literary award, promoting multilingual literature and translation.

Topic Literature - Modern Awards
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Railway
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