Sahitya Akademi - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about Sahitya Akademi?

1. Ministry of Human Resource development is parent organization of Sahitya Akademi.
2. It gives Sahitya Akademi in 24 languages it supports.


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 2

Explanation:
- Ministry of Culture is parent organization of Sahitya Akademi.
- Sahitya Akademi awards were established in 1954.
- Sahitya akademi gives award in each of the 24 languages it supports, as well as the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship for lifetime achievement.