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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 97

SSC CPO Tier I - 11th December 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q97

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The 'Saraswati Samman 2018' has been conferred on the renowned poet:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e K Siva Reddy.

                     Saraswati Samman 
  • Saraswati Samman a literary recognition given annually by the KK Birla (Krishna Kumar Birla) Foundation.
  • It carries a cash award of 15 lakh rupees, a citation, and a plaque. 
  • The 'Saraswati Samman 2018' was awarded to Telugu poet K Siva Reddy for his collection of poetry titled Pakkaki Ottigilite.
  • The 'Saraswati Samman 2019' (29th Saraswati Samman) was awarded to Noted Sindhi writer Vasdev Mohi for his short stories collection:- Chequebook which talks about the agonies and sufferings of marginalized sections of society.