art_culture hard MCQ

Which autonomous body under Ministry of Culture is responsible for promoting Indian literature and conferring the Sahitya Akademi Award?

  1. Sahitya Akademi
  2. Sangeet Natak Akademi
  3. Lalit Kala Akademi
  4. National School of Drama

Answer: Sahitya Akademi

Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters), established in 1954, promotes Indian literature in 24 languages. It confers annual awards, publishes journals (Indian Literature), and organizes literary festivals nationwide.

Topic Cultural Policy - Institutional Framework
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Railway