Saraswati Award — Set 4
Awards & Honors · सरस्वती पुरस्कार · Questions 31–40 of 50
The first Vyas Samman was awarded to Ram Vilas Sharma in 1991 for his work in which genre?
Correct Answer: C. Literary Criticism
Ram Vilas Sharma won the award for his scholarly three-volume work on the ancient language families of India. He was a leading figure in Hindi literary criticism and linguistic history. This established the Vyas Samman's reputation for honoring intellectual depth.
Which language is eligible for the Bihari Puraskar, another award by the same foundation?
Correct Answer: B. Hindi and Rajasthani
The Bihari Puraskar is awarded to a writer from Rajasthan for their work in Hindi or Rajasthani. It is named after the famous poet Bihari Lal, known for his 'Satsai'. This award specifically targets the regional talent of Rajasthan.
Who won the Saraswati Samman in 2010 for the work 'Mandra'?
Correct Answer: A. S.L. Bhyrappa
S.L. Bhyrappa is a widely read Kannada novelist known for his philosophical and social themes. 'Mandra' is a novel that focuses on the life and internal world of a classical musician. He is one of the most translated authors in contemporary Indian literature.
Which Hindi writer received the Vyas Samman for the novel 'Mahabali'?
Correct Answer: A. Asghar Wajahat
Asghar Wajahat won the award in 2021 for his play/novel 'Mahabali'. The work deals with the relationship between the poet Tulsidas and Emperor Akbar. Wajahat is known for his sharp social commentary through literature and films.
The recipient of the 2018 Saraswati Samman, K. Siva Reddy, is a poet of which language?
Correct Answer: A. Telugu
K. Siva Reddy was honored for his poetry collection 'Pakkaki Ottigilite'. He is known for his socialist and humanitarian themes in modern Telugu poetry. He has significantly contributed to the evolution of the poetic form in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Who authored 'Patliputra ki Samragyi', for which he received the Vyas Samman in 2020?
Correct Answer: B. Sharad Pagare
Sharad Pagare is a respected Hindi writer known for his historical fiction. 'Patliputra ki Samragyi' is a novel that explores the life and times of the Mauryan Empire. Historical fiction remains a popular and awarded genre in Hindi literature.
Which Gujarati novelist won the Saraswati Samman in 2012 for his work 'Chhappan Chhogala'?
Correct Answer: D. None of these
The correct answer is 'None of these'. Actually, the Saraswati Samman 2012 was won by Sugathakumari, a Malayalam poet, for her work 'Manalezhuthu'. It is important to verify specific annual winners across different languages. Sitanshu Yashaschandra won the award much later, in 2017.
The Vyas Samman for 2018 was given to Leeladhar Jagoori for which poetry collection?
Correct Answer: A. Jitne Log Utne Prem
Leeladhar Jagoori is a prominent contemporary Hindi poet. His collection 'Jitne Log Utne Prem' reflects his deep emotional and social observations. He was also awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1997.
Who won the Saraswati Samman in 2005 for the work 'Kurukshetra'?
Correct Answer: A. K. Ayyappa Paniker
K. Ayyappa Paniker was a giant of modern Malayalam poetry and criticism. His work 'Panikerude Kavithakal' (which includes Kurukshetra) revolutionized the poetic idiom in Kerala. He played a key role in the 'Modernist' movement in Indian literature.
Which critic was honored with the Vyas Samman for his work 'Hindi Sahitya aur Samvedna ka Vikas'?
Correct Answer: A. Ram Swarup Chaturvedi
Dr. Ram Swarup Chaturvedi won the award in 1996 for this landmark critical history. The book traces the development of Hindi literature alongside social sensibilities. He was one of the most respected academic critics in the Hindi language.