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

The Saraswati Samman is given for excellence in:
A. English literature
B. Sanskrit literature
C. Literature in any Indian language
D. Hindi literature
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
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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