Which award, instituted in 1965, recognizes outstanding contribution to Indian literature in 24 languages?
- Sahitya Akademi Award
- Jnanpith Award
- Padma Shri
- Saraswati Samman
Answer: Sahitya Akademi Award
Sahitya Akademi Award, instituted in 1954 (first awarded 1955), honors literary excellence in 24 Indian languages. It is India's premier literary award, promoting multilingual literature and translation.