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SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 30

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2020 - 9 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q30

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In December 2019, Sahitya Akademi announced its annual Award 2019 in ______ languages.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 23.

  • In December 2019, Sahitya Akademi announced its annual Award 2019 in 23 languages.
  • The Sahitya Akademi has announced its annual awards for 2019 in 23 Indian languages. The list includes:
    • 7 books of poetry
    • 4 novels
    • 6 short story collections
    • 3 essay collections
    • 1 each in non-fiction, autobiography, and biography
  • The awardees were selected by distinguished jury members representing the 23 languages.
  • Their recommendations were approved by the Executive Board of the Sahitya Akademi, which met under the chairmanship of Dr. Chandrashekhar Kambar, President of the Sahitya Akademi. 

  • The Sahitya Akademi Award is generally announced annually in 24 recognized Indian languages. However, in 2019, the awards were announced in only 23 languages, with the Nepali language award deferred for a later date.

  • Each award comprises:

    • An engraved copper plaque

    • A shawl

    • A cash prize of Rs.1 lakh