The correct answer is: A) Bangalore city.
The Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Award is a prestigious award given by the Government of Karnataka to individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of Bangalore city. The award is named after Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, the founder of Bangalore city.
The award is given in the following categories:
- Lifetime Achievement Award: This award is given to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the development of Bangalore city over a long period of time.
- Young Achiever Award: This award is given to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the development of Bangalore city in a short period of time.
- Institutional Award: This award is given to institutions that have made a significant contribution to the development of Bangalore city.
The award consists of a cash prize, a citation, and a memento. The award is presented by the Chief Minister of Karnataka at a function held in Bangalore city.
The Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Award is a highly coveted award and is considered to be one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon an individual for their contributions to the development of Bangalore city.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option B: Kannada language and culture is not the focus of the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Award. The award recognizes contributions to the development of Bangalore city, not Kannada language and culture.
- Option C: Science and technology is not the focus of the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Award. The award recognizes contributions to the development of Bangalore city, not science and technology.
- Option D: Sports is not the focus of the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Award. The award recognizes contributions to the development of Bangalore city, not sports.