{"id":62841,"date":"2024-04-20T08:59:43","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T08:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=62841"},"modified":"2024-04-20T08:59:43","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T08:59:43","slug":"the-ezhuthachan-puraskaram-is-awarded-for-contributions-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-ezhuthachan-puraskaram-is-awarded-for-contributions-to\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is awarded for contributions to:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Malayalam literature&#8221; option2=&#8221;Classical dance&#8221; option3=&#8221;Painting and sculpture&#8221; option4=&#8221;Social service&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: A) Malayalam literature.<\/p>\n<p>The Ezhuthachan Puraskaram is a literary award given by the Government of Kerala for outstanding contributions to Malayalam literature. It is named after Thunchath Ezhuthachan, the father of Malayalam literature. The award was instituted in 1961 and is given annually to a writer who has made a significant contribution to Malayalam literature. 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