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 15a. 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.
