Jnanpith & Akademi — Set 4
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Who is the first Assamese writer to win the Jnanpith Award for 'Mrityunjay'?
Correct Answer: A. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya won the Jnanpith Award in 1979. His novel 'Mrityunjay' is based on the 1942 Quit India Movement in Assam. He was also a dedicated journalist and a president of the Sahitya Akademi.
The Sahitya Akademi Award for Sanskrit was first given in 1956 to whom for 'Parijataharanam'?
Correct Answer: D. None of these
The correct answer is 'None of these'. The 1956 award for Sanskrit was actually given to Mm. P.V. Kane for his monumental work 'History of Dharmasastra'. This work is a detailed encyclopedia of ancient Indian law and customs. He was also honored with the Bharat Ratna later in 1963.
Which Tamil author won the Jnanpith Award in 1975 for his novel 'Chittirappavai'?
Correct Answer: A. P.V. Akilan
Akilan was the first Tamil writer to receive the Jnanpith Award. 'Chittirappavai' is a novel that focuses on the life of an artist and social ethics. He was known for his realistic and socially conscious storytelling style.
In which city did the 54th Jnanpith Award ceremony take place where Amitav Ghosh was honored?
Correct Answer: C. New Delhi
The ceremony was held in New Delhi in 2019, where former Governor of West Bengal Gopal Krishna Gandhi presented the award. Amitav Ghosh became the first English author to be included in this elite group. The event highlighted the growing importance of Indian writing in English.
Who won the Jnanpith Award in 1993 and is a major figure in modern Hindi poetry?
Correct Answer: A. Kunwar Narayan
Kunwar Narayan was a highly intellectual poet associated with the 'Nayi Kavita' movement. He was honored for his life-long contribution to Hindi literature. His work often reflects a deep engagement with history, myth, and human destiny.
The first Sahitya Akademi Award in the Hindi language was given to?
Correct Answer: B. Makhanlal Chaturvedi
Makhanlal Chaturvedi won the inaugural Hindi award in 1955 for his poetry collection 'Him Taringini'. He was a noted poet, writer, and journalist who played a significant role in the freedom movement. He is often called 'Ek Bharatiya Atma'.
Which eminent Malayalam poet won the Jnanpith Award in 2007?
Correct Answer: B. O.N.V. Kurup
O.N.V. Kurup was a popular poet and lyricist who contributed significantly to both literature and the film industry. He was a master of the lyrical style and won numerous awards during his career. He was honored with the Padma Vibhushan posthumously.
The 'Yuva Puraskar' by Sahitya Akademi is given to authors under what age?
Correct Answer: B. 35
The Yuva Puraskar was introduced in 2011 to encourage young Indian writers under the age of 35. It recognizes the best first book or a published work of a young author in any of the 24 languages. This award helps in discovering and nurturing new literary talent.
Who won the Jnanpith Award in 2017 and is the author of 'Zindaginama'?
Correct Answer: A. Krishna Sobti
Krishna Sobti was a pioneering Hindi writer known for her bold and experimental style. 'Zindaginama' is her most famous novel, depicting the vibrant life of pre-partition Punjab. She was the first woman in decades to receive the Jnanpith Award for Hindi.
Which Bengali poet won the Jnanpith Award in 1971 for his contribution to modern poetry?
Correct Answer: A. Bishnu Dey
Bishnu Dey was a key figure in the modernist movement of Bengali poetry. His work was deeply influenced by Marxist philosophy and Western classical traditions. He was also a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1965.