Saraswati Award — Set 5
Awards & Honors · सरस्वती पुरस्कार · Questions 41–50 of 50
The Saraswati Samman is considered the highest literary honor in India after which award?
Correct Answer: B. Jnanpith Award
The Jnanpith Award is India's highest literary honor, followed by the Saraswati Samman. While Jnanpith is given for overall contribution, Saraswati Samman focuses on a specific work published in the last decade. Both awards represent the pinnacle of literary achievement in the country.
Harivansh Rai Bachchan, the first Saraswati Samman winner, is the father of which famous actor?
Correct Answer: C. Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan is the son of the legendary poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan. The elder Bachchan was the first recipient of the Saraswati Samman in 1991. His four-volume autobiography is considered a classic of modern Hindi literature.
The Vyas Samman is restricted to works written in which of these languages?
Correct Answer: C. Hindi
Unlike the Saraswati Samman, the Vyas Samman is given only to works written in Hindi. It must be an original work of an Indian citizen published in the last 10 years. It is a highly coveted prize among Hindi novelists, poets, and critics.
Which organization presents the annual Saraswati and Vyas Samman?
Correct Answer: B. K.K. Birla Foundation
The K.K. Birla Foundation was established in 1991 by industrialist Krishna Kumar Birla. It aims to support and recognize excellence in Indian literature, philosophy, and art. These awards have played a vital role in bringing national focus to regional language writers.
Who was the first recipient of the Vyas Samman in 1991?
Correct Answer: A. Ram Vilas Sharma
Dr. Ram Vilas Sharma received the inaugural Vyas Samman for his linguistic research. He was a master of Hindi criticism and a prominent historian. His work provided a scientific basis for the evolution of the Hindi language.
The Saraswati Samman recipient is given a plaque, a citation, and a statue of which goddess?
Correct Answer: C. Saraswati
Recipients receive a citation and a plaque featuring the image of Goddess Saraswati. As the goddess of wisdom and arts, she represents the spiritual inspiration of the author. This award recognizes the highest standards of literary creativity.
Which Indian language was the medium for the work 'Chequebook' by Vasdev Mohi?
Correct Answer: A. Sindhi
Vasdev Mohi won the Saraswati Samman in 2019 for his Sindhi short story collection 'Chequebook'. His work explores the struggles and identity of the Sindhi people in post-partition India. He is one of the most respected voices in modern Sindhi literature.
To be eligible for these awards, the work must have been published within how many years prior to the award year?
Correct Answer: B. 10 years
Both the Saraswati and Vyas Samman require the work to have been published in the preceding 10 years. This rule ensures that the awards recognize contemporary literary achievements. It encourages active writers to continue producing high-quality literature.
Who won the Saraswati Samman 2022 for the Tamil memoir 'Surya Vamsam'?
Correct Answer: A. Sivasankari
Sivasankari is a veteran Tamil writer and activist known for her socially relevant novels. Her memoir 'Surya Vamsam' was chosen for the 32nd Saraswati Samman. She is the first Tamil woman to receive this honor.
Which sage is the Vyas Samman named after?
Correct Answer: B. Ved Vyas
The award is named after Ved Vyas, the legendary author of the Mahabharata. He is considered the 'Guru of Gurus' and a symbol of Indian intellectual and literary tradition. This name underscores the award's prestige in the field of Hindi letters.