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MPSC State Service 2018 · GS · Question 73 of 99

Consider the following statements about ‘Jnanpith (Gyanpith) ’ Awards: a. Sponsored by the Government of India since 1952 b. Prior to 1982 it was given for single work of a writer. c. Now it is given for lifetime contribution of the writer. d. Award for the year 2017 has been declared to Krishna Sobti. Which of the above statements are correct?

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  1. Aa, b and c
  2. Bb, c and dCorrect
  3. Ca and d
  4. Da, b, c and d

Answer: B. b, c and d

Explanation

Statements b, c and d are correct: before 1982 the Jnanpith was for a single work, now for lifetime contribution, and Krishna Sobti was the 2017 awardee (it is not government-sponsored since 1952 — it is a Bharatiya Jnanpith trust award).

Source: MPSC Rajyaseva Prelims 2018 GS Paper I (official paper)

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