Question

Which institution is the country's premier organisation for literary discourse, publication and promotion, and the only one that does so in 24 Indian languages, including English?

• A. English and Foreign Languages University
• B. Sahitya Akademi
• C. Hindi Granth Academy
• D. Indira Gandhi National Open University

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Sahitya Akademi

• The Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters, is the country's premier organization for literary discourse, publication, and promotion, and the only one that undertakes these activities in 24 Indian languages, including English.

• Sahitya Akademi was established in 1954 by the Government of India to promote and preserve literature in Indian languages.

• It has its headquarters in New Delhi and regional offices in different parts of the country.

• Sahitya Akademi organizes literary events, awards, and fellowships to recognize and encourage writers in different languages.

• The organization also publishes books in various Indian languages, including translations of works from other languages.