Jnanpith Award: Most prestigious literary honors in India - Art & Culture

Q.  Consider the following statements

1. Jnanpith Award is most prestigious literary honors in the country along with Sahitya Akademi Fellowship

2. It is given for a Magnum opus produced by a writer

3. It is given to any writer who writes in any of the official languages of India is eligible for the honor.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

- Published on 05 Apr 15

a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All

ANSWER: 2,3
 
Jnanpith award was instituted in 1961. It is given to any Indian citizen who writes in any of the official languages of India. Till 1982, the awards were given for a Magnum opus produced by a writer. But then, the award has been given for a lifetime contribution to Indian literature.

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