The Siva Prasad Barooah National Award honors excellence in:

Journalism
Filmmaking
Photography
Broadcast media

The correct answer is: a) Journalism.

The Siva Prasad Barooah National Award is a journalism award presented by the Government of India to recognize excellence in journalism. The award was instituted in 1982 in memory of Siva Prasad Barooah, a freedom fighter and journalist who was the founder-editor of the Assamese daily newspaper Dainik Janambhumi.

The award is given annually to a journalist who has made a significant contribution to the field of journalism. The award consists of a cash prize, a citation, and a plaque.

The award is open to all Indian journalists who are working in the print, electronic, or online media. The award is selected by a jury of eminent journalists.

The award has been given to some of the most respected journalists in India, including:

  • Khushwant Singh
  • Kuldip Nayar
  • Prannoy Roy
  • Barkha Dutt
  • Ravish Kumar

The Siva Prasad Barooah National Award is a prestigious award that recognizes excellence in journalism. The award is a tribute to the memory of Siva Prasad Barooah, a freedom fighter and journalist who made a significant contribution to the field of journalism.

The other options are incorrect because they do not represent the field of journalism.

  • Option b) Filmmaking is the art of making motion pictures.
  • Option c) Photography is the art of taking pictures.
  • Option d) Broadcast media is the dissemination of information through radio, television, and other electronic media.