Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements regarding the Jnanpith Award.

1. A language is not considered for next two years after being a winner.​
2. It is also awarded posthumously.​

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

• A. 2 only
• B. 1 only
• C. Neither 1 and 2
• D. Both 1 and 2

Answer 1

The correct option is B 1 only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Can be conferred on Indian Citizens only.​
Can be conferred for work on any of the languages included in Eighth schedule of Indian Constitution and English.​
A language is not considered for next two years after being a winner.​
Saraswati statue and Rs. 11 lakh.​
Not awarded posthumously.​
2021 Winner: Konkani writer Damodar Mauzo. Mauzo’s famous works are Tsunami Simon and Karmelin.​