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Indian Literary Awards

Test your knowledge about awards and honors given to Indian writers and authors for their literary works across various genres.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of fiction in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award
  2. Jnanpith Award
  3. Man Booker Prize
  4. Padma Shri
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of non-fiction in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award
  2. Jnanpith Award
  3. National Book Award
  4. Padma Shri
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of poetry in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award
  2. Jnanpith Award
  3. Pulitzer Prize
  4. Padma Shri
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of drama in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award
  2. Jnanpith Award
  3. Tony Award
  4. Padma Shri
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of children's literature in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award
  2. Jnanpith Award
  3. Newbery Medal
  4. Padma Shri
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of translation in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award
  2. Jnanpith Award
  3. PEN Translation Prize
  4. Padma Shri
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of literary criticism in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award
  2. Jnanpith Award
  3. National Book Critics Circle Award
  4. Padma Shri
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of biography in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award
  2. Jnanpith Award
  3. Pulitzer Prize for Biography
  4. Padma Shri
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of autobiography in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award
  2. Jnanpith Award
  3. National Book Award for Autobiography
  4. Padma Shri
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of travel writing in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award
  2. Jnanpith Award
  3. Thomas Cook Travel Book Award
  4. Padma Shri
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of humor in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award
  2. Jnanpith Award
  3. Leacock Medal for Humor
  4. Padma Shri
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of science fiction in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award
  2. Jnanpith Award
  3. Hugo Award
  4. Padma Shri
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of fantasy in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award
  2. Jnanpith Award
  3. World Fantasy Award
  4. Padma Shri
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of horror in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award
  2. Jnanpith Award
  3. Bram Stoker Award
  4. Padma Shri
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which award is given to an Indian writer for the best work of mystery in English?

  1. Sahitya Akademi Award
  2. Jnanpith Award
  3. Edgar Award
  4. Padma Shri
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