The highest literary award in India is _______________.

Correct option is C

The Jnanpith Award is the highest literary award in India.

Explanation:
● Established in 1961, it honors authors for outstanding contributions to Indian literature.
● It is awarded annually by the Bharatiya Jnanpith organization.
● Works in all Indian languages recognized by the Constitution’s Eighth Schedule are eligible.
● Recipients are chosen for their lifetime contribution to literature.
● The award includes a cash prize, a citation, and a bronze statue of Saraswati.

Information Booster:
● The first recipient of the Jnanpith Award was G. Sankara Kurup for Malayalam literature in 1965.
● Prominent winners include Amrita Pritam, Mahasweta Devi, and Girish Karnad.
● The award promotes the richness and diversity of Indian literature.
● It recognizes works that reflect India's cultural and social ethos.
● Other major literary awards in India include Sahitya Akademi and Vyas Samman.

Additional Information:

• (a) Tagore Award: Given for cultural harmony, not literature.
• (b) Sahitya Akademi Award: A prestigious literary award but not the highest.
• (d) Vyas Samman: Given for Hindi literature, established in 1991.