Jnanpith Award — Set 2
Awards & Honors · ज्ञानपीठ पुरस्कार · Questions 11–20 of 60
The Jnanpith Award is presented by which foundation?
Correct Answer: C. Bharatiya Jnanpith
Bharatiya Jnanpith is a research and cultural institute founded by the Sahu Jain family. It is one of the most respected private literary organizations in the country. The foundation also publishes a wide range of classical and modern literature.
Who was the recipient of the Jnanpith Award for the year 2023 along with Gulzar?
Correct Answer: D. Jagadguru Rambhadracharya
Jagadguru Rambhadracharya was honored for his profound contributions to Sanskrit literature. He shared the 58th Jnanpith Award with the famous Urdu poet and filmmaker Gulzar. Rambhadracharya is a prolific scholar who has authored over 100 books.
For which of her works did Mahadevi Varma receive the Jnanpith Award?
Correct Answer: D. Yama
Mahadevi Varma received the award in 1982 for her poetic collection 'Yama'. She is one of the four pillars of the Chhayavaad movement in Hindi literature. She was also famously known as the 'Modern Meera'.
The 57th Jnanpith Award was conferred upon Damodar Mauzo for his contribution to which language?
Correct Answer: B. Konkani
Damodar Mauzo is a distinguished writer from Goa who writes primarily in Konkani. He is the second Konkani author to receive this prestigious honor. His works often depict the social and cultural life of the Goan community.
Who was the first Kannada writer to win the Jnanpith Award?
Correct Answer: D. K.V. Puttappa (Kuvempu)
Kuvempu shared the award in 1967 for his epic 'Sri Ramayana Darshanam'. He is regarded as the greatest Kannada poet of the 20th century. The state anthem of Karnataka was also composed by him.
Firaq Gorakhpuri was the first writer to receive the Jnanpith Award for which language?
Correct Answer: B. Urdu
Firaq Gorakhpuri won the award in 1969 for his poetry collection 'Gul-e-Naghma'. He was a highly influential Urdu poet known for his unique ghazals. His work blended traditional aesthetics with modern sensibilities.
The first Jnanpith Award winner from the state of Assam was?
Correct Answer: D. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya received the honor in 1979 for his novel 'Mrityunjay'. He was a pioneer of modern Assamese literature and a noted journalist. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Quit India Movement.
What is the approximate current cash prize amount for the Jnanpith Award?
Correct Answer: C. ₹11 Lakh
The current prize money stands at 11 lakh rupees along with the citation and Vagdevi statue. The amount has been revised upwards multiple times since its inception. It is funded entirely by the Bharatiya Jnanpith trust.
Which Malayalam writer, popularly known as 'Akkitham', was the 55th recipient of the award?
Correct Answer: C. Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri
Akkitham was a giant of Malayalam literature known for his simple yet profound poetry. He was a pioneer of modernism in Kerala's literary landscape. He passed away in 2020 shortly after receiving the award.
Who was the first Kashmiri writer to win the Jnanpith Award?
Correct Answer: D. Rahman Rahi
Rahman Rahi received the award for the year 2004 for his poetic collection 'Siyah Rood Jaeren Manz'. He played a vital role in restoring the identity of the Kashmiri language. He was also a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award.