Jnanpith Award — Set 6
Awards & Honors · ज्ञानपीठ पुरस्कार · Questions 51–60 of 60
Who won the first Jnanpith Award for the Kannada language?
Correct Answer: B. Kuvempu
K.V. Puttappa, popularly known as Kuvempu, was the first Kannada writer to win in 1967. He shared the award with the Gujarati poet Umashankar Joshi. He is celebrated as the greatest Kannada poet of the 20th century.
For which book did Mahadevi Varma receive the Jnanpith Award?
Correct Answer: A. Yama
Mahadevi Varma was honored in 1982 for her poetry collection 'Yama'. She was a prominent figure in the Hindi literary world and a social reformer. She is often called the 'Modern Meera' for her soulful poetry.
Who was the first Urdu poet to receive the Jnanpith Award?
Correct Answer: B. Firaq Gorakhpuri
Firaq Gorakhpuri won the award in 1969 for his work 'Gul-e-Naghma'. He was a master of the ghazal and an influential critic. His work brought a new depth and modern sensibility to Urdu poetry.
Which state's authors have received the maximum number of Jnanpith Awards?
Correct Answer: B. Karnataka
Authors from Karnataka (writing in Kannada) have consistently won the award, totaling eight laureates. This is one of the highest tallies for any single state and language. The state has a very vibrant and ancient literary tradition.
Who was the first Odia writer to win the Jnanpith Award?
Correct Answer: A. Gopinath Mohanty
Gopinath Mohanty received the honor in 1973 for his novel 'Mati Matal'. He is famous for his portrayal of rural and tribal life in Odisha. He was also the first winner of the Sahitya Akademi Award.
The Jnanpith Award consists of a cash prize of how much currently?
Correct Answer: C. ₹11 Lakh
The current cash component of the Jnanpith Award is 11 lakh rupees. It is one of the most substantial monetary prizes for literature in India. The prize money has been increased periodically over the years.
Who was the first woman from the state of Punjab to receive the Jnanpith Award?
Correct Answer: B. Amrita Pritam
Amrita Pritam won the award in 1981 for her collection 'Kagaz Te Canvas'. She was a legendary figure in both Punjabi and Hindi literature. She is best remembered for her poignant writing on the Partition of India.
Which Assamese writer was the first to win the Jnanpith Award?
Correct Answer: A. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya was honored in 1979 for his novel 'Mrityunjay'. He was a pioneer of modern Assamese literature. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Quit India Movement in Assam.
Who among the following is the only Konkani writer to have won the Jnanpith Award twice?
Correct Answer: C. None
The correct answer is 'None'. The Jnanpith Award is only given once to an individual author for their lifetime contribution. Therefore, no author has ever won the award twice. Damodar Mauzo and Ravindra Kelekar are the two Konkani writers who have won it once each.
The first Jnanpith Award for the Sanskrit language was given in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2006
Satyavrat Shastri was the first Sanskrit scholar to receive the award in 2006. This was a landmark moment for classical language scholarship in India. He has been honored by several international universities for his work.