Jnanpith award - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about Jnanpith Award?

1. It was given to Indian citizen only.
2.It is given for a Magnum opus produced by a writer

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

ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:
- Jnanpith Award 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.
- Gujarati writer Raghuveer Chaudhary was chosen for Jnanpith Award.
2)   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?

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

ANSWER: 2,3

Explanation:
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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