Which of the following awards is instituted by the K. K. Birla Foundation?
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Saraswathi Samman
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Kabir Award
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Kalidas Samman
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Jnanpith Award
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Correct answer
Explanation
The Saraswathi Samman was instituted by the K. K. Birla Foundation. It is an annual award given for outstanding prose or poetry literary works in any Indian language included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. The award was established in 1991 and carries a cash prize of Rs. 15 lakh.