Sahitya Akademi — Set 6
Awards & Honors · साहित्य अकादमी · Questions 51–60 of 60
In which month is the 'Festival of Letters' usually organized by the Sahitya Akademi?
Correct Answer: B. February
The Festival of Letters is typically held in February every year in New Delhi. It is the occasion when the annual Sahitya Akademi awards are presented. The week-long event includes seminars and literary discussions.
What is the cash prize for the 'Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize'?
Correct Answer: D. Rs 50,000
The Translation Prize consists of a cash award of Rs 50,000 and a casket. It is given to translators for outstanding translations into any of the 24 recognized languages. This helps in the cross-pollination of Indian literary works.
The first woman to receive a Sahitya Akademi Award in any language was Amrita Pritam; in which year did she win?
Correct Answer: C. 1956
Amrita Pritam won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1956 for her Punjabi poem 'Sunehade'. She was the first woman writer to be recognized by the Akademi. Her victory was a landmark moment for women in Indian literature.
Which body of the Sahitya Akademi is responsible for the final selection of award winners?
Correct Answer: B. Executive Board
The Executive Board makes the final decision on the award winners based on jury recommendations. This board consists of representatives from various languages and literary backgrounds. Their approval ensures the process remains professional and structured.
Who was the first Vice-President of the Sahitya Akademi?
Correct Answer: A. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was the first Vice-President of the Sahitya Akademi. He was a great philosopher-statesman and later became the President of India. He succeeded Jawaharlal Nehru as the second President of the Akademi.
How many languages of the Eighth Schedule does the Sahitya Akademi recognize?
Correct Answer: B. 22
The Sahitya Akademi recognizes all 22 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. These include languages like Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and Sanskrit. This ensures that major regional literatures are given national importance.
The 'Bhasha Samman' award was introduced by the Akademi in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 1996
The Bhasha Samman was introduced in 1996 to recognize contribution to unrecognized languages. It is also given for scholarly contribution to classical or medieval literature. This award carries a plaque and a cash prize equivalent to the main award.
Which of these journals is published by the Sahitya Akademi in English?
Correct Answer: B. Indian Literature
'Indian Literature' is the prestigious bimonthly English journal of the Sahitya Akademi. It has been a major platform for Indian writing in translation since 1957. The journal features poetry, short stories, and critical essays.
The 'Bal Sahitya Puraskar' aims to recognize excellence in writing for which age group?
Correct Answer: C. Children
The Bal Sahitya Puraskar is awarded for excellence in children's literature. It was established to encourage high-quality creative writing for young readers in India. The award is given annually in each of the 24 recognized languages.
The 'Sahitya Akademi Award' is given for literary works published within how many years before the year of consideration?
Correct Answer: C. 7 years
The Sahitya Akademi Award is given for literary works published within the last 7 years before the year of consideration. For example, books considered in 2024 must have been published between 2017 and 2022. This ensures the recognition of relatively recent and impactful literary contributions.