The Sahitya Akademi Award was instituted in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Sahitya Akademi Award was instituted in:

A. 1958

B. 1960

C. 1954

D. 1956

Answer: Option C

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Sahitya Akademi Award was instituted in 1954 by the Sahitya Akademi. It is given annually for literary works in various Indian languages.

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