Which prestigious award is presented annually for excellence in the field of literature in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which prestigious award is presented annually for excellence in the field of literature in India?

A. Vyas Samman

B. Jnanpith Award

C. Saraswati Samman

D. Sahitya Akademi Award

Answer: Option D

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The Sahitya Akademi Award is a literary honour conferred annually for outstanding works in Indian languages.

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Who was the first Indian to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics?

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B. C.V. Raman

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