The Saraswati Samman is given for excellence in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Saraswati Samman is given for excellence in:
A. Literature in any Indian language
B. Hindi literature
C. Sanskrit literature
D. English literature
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Saraswati Samman is an annual award for outstanding literary works in any Indian language listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. It was instituted in 1991.

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Question #1
The 'Dronacharya Award' is given to coaches. The award was renamed in 2020 to include a new category? Actually, it was renamed? No, it remains Dronacharya. The 'Dhyan Chand Award' is for lifetime achievement in sports. Which award is for lifetime achievement?
A. Khel Ratna Award
B. Dronacharya Award
C. Arjuna Award
D. Dhyan Chand Award

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Dhyan Chand Award is given for lifetime achievement in sports and games. Khel Ratna is for outstanding performance over four years.

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Question #2
The 'Janaki Ammal Award' is given by the Government of India for:
A. Botany
B. Environmental science
C. Zoology
D. Medicine

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Janaki Ammal Award is given to women for contributions to botany.

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Question #3
The 'Dr. Ambedkar National Award' is given by which Ministry?
A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of Law and Justice
C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
D. Ministry of Minority Affairs

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Dr. Ambedkar National Award is given by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for social justice and welfare.

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