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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Vyas Samman is given by which of the following organizations?
A
Sir Ratan Tata Trust
B
KK Birla Foundation
C
Ministry of HRD
D
The K. C. Mahindra Education Trust
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Vyas Samman is given by K K Birla Foundation for an outstanding literary work in Hindi authored by an Indian citizen published during the last 10 years. It carries an award of four lakh rupees along with a citation and plaque.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Vyas Samman is a literary award in India, first awarded in 1991. It is awarded annually by the K.K. Birla Foundation and includes a cash payout of Rs 4,00,000 (as of 2019).

Detailed explanation-3: -Vyas Samman awards are given in the field of literature.

Detailed explanation-4: -The 31st Vyas Samman was conferred on to well-known Hindi writer Dr Asghar Wajahat at a function in New Delhi. He has been chosen for the prestigious award for his play Mahabali. In his play Mahabali, Dr. Wajahat focuses on Mughal emperor Akbar and poet Tulsidas.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Vyas Samman carries a cash prize of Rs 4 lakh along with a citation and a plaque. The first recipient of Vyas Samman - Ram Vilas Sharma for the work ‘Bharat ke Pracheen bhasha Parivar aur Hindi’ in 1991.

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