SSC Selection Post 2019 PYQ — Question 36

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2019 - 15 Oct 2019 • General Awareness • Q36

Who among the following is a Sahitya Akademi Awardee in the field of Hindi literature?
 


 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

Harivansh Rai Bachchan was indeed a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award in the field of Hindi literature. He received this prestigious award in 1968 for his poetry collection titled 'Do Chattanen' (Two Rocks). A celebrated poet of the Chhayavaad (Romanticism) literary movement, he is also widely known for his iconic work 'Madhushala' and as the father of Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan.