The Sahitya Akademi Award is given for a specific book. However, the Jnanpith is given for: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Sahitya Akademi Award is given for a specific book. However, the Jnanpith is given for:

A. A specific book

B. Overall contribution to literature

C. A novel

D. Poetry collection

Answer: Option B

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Jnanpith Award is given for overall contribution to literature, not for a single work. Sahitya Akademi Award is for a specific work.

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The Sahitya Akademi Award was instituted in:

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Correct Answer: Option A

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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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