Karnataka State Film Awards are presented for excellence in:

Kannada cinema
Hindi cinema
Telugu cinema
Tamil cinema

The correct answer is: A) Kannada cinema.

The Karnataka State Film Awards are presented by the Government of Karnataka to recognize artistic and technical excellence in Kannada cinema. The awards are presented annually at a ceremony held in Bangalore. The awards were instituted in 1964.

The awards are given in the following categories:

  • Best Film
  • Best Director
  • Best Actor
  • Best Actress
  • Best Supporting Actor
  • Best Supporting Actress
  • Best Music Director
  • Best Lyricist
  • Best Cinematographer
  • Best Editor
  • Best Art Director
  • Best Costume Designer
  • Best Makeup Artist
  • Best Sound Designer
  • Best Special Effects
  • Best Debut Director
  • Best Debut Actor
  • Best Debut Actress
  • Best Children’s Film
  • Best Documentary Film
  • Best Short Film
  • Best Feature Film in Kannada
  • Best Feature Film in Other Languages
  • Best Non-Feature Film in Kannada
  • Best Non-Feature Film in Other Languages

The awards are judged by a jury of experts in the field of cinema. The jury is appointed by the Government of Karnataka.

The awards are a prestigious recognition of excellence in Kannada cinema. They are a source of pride for the Kannada film industry and for the people of Karnataka.

The other options are incorrect because they are not Kannada cinema.