The "Saraswati Samman" is awarded for distinguished work in the field of:

Correct option is C

The correct answer is option (c) Literature.

Explanation

The Saraswati Samman is a prestigious literary award presented annually by the K.K. Birla Foundation. It is given to an author for their outstanding contribution to literature in any of the Indian languages recognized by the Schedule VIII of the Constitution of India. The award is named after the goddess Saraswati, who is considered the deity of learning, wisdom, and arts in Hindu mythology. The Saraswati Samman is one of the highest honors in the field of literature and acknowledges excellence in creative writing.

Information Booster

• The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 15 lakh, a citation, and a plaque.

• The award recognizes authors for their literary works published in the last 10 years.

• The award was first introduced in 1991 and has been given to several prominent Indian writers across various languages.

• Some notable winners of the Saraswati Samman include Gulzar, Agyeya, and Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

Additional Knowledge

Explaining the other options:

1. Sports: The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award and the Arjuna Award are among the top awards for sports excellence in India.

2. Social work: The Ramon Magsaysay Award is one of the highest honors for social work and public service.

3. Science and Technology: The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is one of the prestigious awards in science and technology in India.