Which of the following is correct regarding to Kalidas Samman awards? 1. Kalidas Samman award is presented once in 3 years by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. 2. Kalidas Samman was first awarded in 1980.

Which of the following is correct regarding to Kalidas Samman awards? 1. Kalidas Samman award is presented once in 3 years by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. 2. Kalidas Samman was first awarded in 1980. Correct Answer 2 only

The correct answer is option 2 i.e 2 only 

  • Kalidas Samman award is presented by the Government of Madhya Pradesh which is given every year. Hence the statement 1 is incorrect.
  • It was started in 1980 and awards presented in alternate years. Hence the statement 2 is correct.
  • From 1986 - 1987 onwards, the awards were presented every year.
  • The award is named after Kalidasa, a famous classical Sanskrit writer of ancient India.
  • It is awarded in the fields such as follows:
    • Classical dance,
    • Classical music,
    • Theatre and Plastic Arts.
  • The award carries a prize of 2,00,000 rupees. The winners were selected by a committee that was appointed by the Government of India.
  • Additional Notes:
    • Plastic Arts is the making of sculptures using synthetic organic resins.

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