Question

Match the list "A" with list "B" with reference to Sahitya Academy Awards:

List - A (Person)	List - B (Award year)
a. Shyam Manohar	i. 2011
b. Vasant Dahake	ii. 2009
c. Ashok Kelkar	iii. 2010
d. Manik Godghate	iv. 2008

1. a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv
2. a - iv, b - ii, c - iii, d - i
3. a - iii, b - i, c - ii, d - iv
4. a - ii, b - iii, c - i, d - iv

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : a - iv, b - ii, c - iii, d - i

The Correct Answer is option 2 i.e: a - iv, b - ii, c - iii, d - i.

• Sahitya Academy Awards are presented by the Sahitya Academy which is India's National Academy of Letters.
• The Sahitya Academy was inaugurated by the Government of India on 12 March 1954 under resolution No. F-6-4/51G2(A) dated December 1952 of Government of India.
• The Academy functions as an autonomous organisation registered as a society on 7 January 1956, under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
• Academy gives 24 awards annually to literary works.
  • Languages: 24 (22 languages in Schedule 8 of the Constitution of India, English & Rajasthani).
  • Head Office: New Delhi. 
  • President: Dr. Chandrashekhar Kambar.
  • Prize: Rs.1,00,000 & a plaque.
  • The first Awards were given in 1955.
  • The plaque awarded by the Sahitya Academy was designed by the Indian film-maker Satyajit Ray.
  • Winner of 2019: Arundathi Patil (Marathi): Kadachit Ajoonahi (Poetry).

• Other Awards by Sahitya Academy:
  • Bhasha Samman:
    • Instituted in 1996.
    • Given for contribution in the propagation, modernization or enrichment of the languages concerned.
    • The Samman carries a plaque along with Rs.1,00,000.
• Other Literary Awards:
  • The Vyas Samman:
    • First awarded in 1991.
    • Awarded annually by the K.K. Birla Foundation.
    • It includes cash of Rs 4,00,000 & a citation and a plaque.
    • The literary work must be in the Hindi language.
    • Winner of 2019: Nasira Sharma for ' Kagaz ki Nav'.
  • Saraswati Samman:
    • ​Instituted in 1991.
    • It carries a prize of Rs 15 lakh & a citation and a plaque.
    • Language: Any of the languages mentioned in Schedule VIII of the Constitution.
    • Winner of 2019: Vasdev Mohi for "Chequebook" in Sindi language.
  • Jnanpith Award:
    • Highest literary award in India.
    • Instituted in 1961, the first award was given in 1965.
    • Language: Any of 22 Indian languages recognised by the Constitution of India in Schedule- 8th, Article- 344 & 351 of Part- XVII.
    • Comprises a citation, a bronze replica of Saraswati (Vagdevi) &11 lakh rupees cash.
    • Winner of 2019: Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri (Malayalam).