The award instituted in the memory of the social reformer and educationist, Madhusudan Das, is the:

Madhu Samman
Madhusudan Puraskar
Odisha Ratna
Kalinga Samman

The correct answer is: b) Madhusudan Puraskar.

The Madhusudan Puraskar is an annual award given by the Government of Odisha to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of literature, art, education, and social service. It was instituted in 1962 in memory of the social reformer and educationist, Madhusudan Das. The award consists of a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, a citation, and a memento.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • a) Madhu Samman is an award given by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of literature.
  • c) Odisha Ratna is the highest civilian award of the state of Odisha. It is given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the state in any field.
  • d) Kalinga Samman is an award given by the Kalinga Foundation to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of science and technology.