[amp_mcq option1=”Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar” option2=”Jnanpith Award” option3=”Pam Kanna Award” option4=”Nrupatunga Award” correct=”option1″]
The correct answer is: A) Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar
The Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar is a literary award instituted in memory of the legendary Kannada poet Kuvempu. It is given annually to a Kannada writer for their outstanding contribution to Kannada literature. The award was instituted in 1993 by the Government of Karnataka. The award consists of a cash prize of รขยยน1 lakh, a citation, and a plaque.
The other options are incorrect because:
- B) Jnanpith Award is a literary award given to writers in the Indian languages. It is considered to be the highest literary award in India.
- C) Pam Kanna Award is a literary award given to writers in the Kannada language. It is considered to be the second highest literary award in Karnataka.
- D) Nrupatunga Award is a literary award given to writers in the Kannada language. It is considered to be the third highest literary award in Karnataka.