literature medium True/False

The Jnanpith Award is given exclusively for works written in the 22 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: False

While it primarily recognizes the 22 scheduled languages, the Jnanpith Award is also open to works written in English and other recognized Indian languages like Rajasthani and Bhojpuri.

Topic Literary Awards
Exam Relevance UPSC Prelims, SSC CGL
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