Which of the following is the highest literary award in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following is the highest literary award in India?

A. Vyasa Samman

B. Jnanpith Award

C. Sahitya Akademi Award

D. Saraswati Samman

Answer: Option B

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Jnanpith Award is the highest literary award in India. It is given for overall contribution to literature, not a specific work.

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Who was the first Indian sportsperson to receive the 'Khel Ratna'?

A. Sachin Tendulkar

B. Viswanathan Anand

C. P.T. Usha

D. None of these

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Viswanathan Anand was the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 1991-92.

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A. Botany

B. Medicine

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The 'Sahitya Akademi' award is given for excellence in literature in how many languages?

A. 24

B. 15

C. 28

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Correct Answer: Option A

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The Sahitya Akademi Award is given for literature in 24 languages, including English and Rajasthani.

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