The correct answer is: Books written in folk languages of Bihar.
Bhikhari Thakur Prize is a literary award given in Bihar for the best book written in a folk language of Bihar. The award was instituted in 1972 by the Government of Bihar in honor of Bhikhari Thakur, a famous Maithili poet and writer. The award is given annually to a book that is judged to be the best in terms of literary merit, originality, and contribution to the development of the folk language.
The award is open to all writers who are citizens of India and who have written a book in a folk language of Bihar. The book must be original and unpublished, and it must be written in a folk language that is spoken in Bihar. The award is given by a jury of eminent literary figures, and the winner is selected based on the recommendations of the jury.
The Bhikhari Thakur Prize is a prestigious award that recognizes the best in literary writing in the folk languages of Bihar. The award has helped to promote the development of these languages and to encourage writers to write in them. The award has also helped to raise the profile of folk literature in Bihar and to make it more accessible to a wider audience.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option A: Books written in folk languages of Bihar. This is the correct answer. The Bhikhari Thakur Prize is given for the best book written in a folk language of Bihar.
- Option B: Books written in Bhojpuri language. Bhojpuri is a folk language of Bihar, but it is not the only folk language of the state. The Bhikhari Thakur Prize is given for books written in any folk language of Bihar.
- Option C: Short stories. The Bhikhari Thakur Prize is not limited to short stories. It can be given for any book, regardless of genre.
- Option D: None of the above. This is the incorrect answer. The Bhikhari Thakur Prize is given for books written in folk languages of Bihar.