Which of the following statements about Saraswati Samman is are correct 1 The award i...........

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Which of the following statements about Saraswati Samman is/are correct?

1. The award is given in 24 languages, 22 Indian languages besides Urdu and English.

2. The award is given only to an Indian citizen and Harivansh Rai Bachchan was the first recipient of Saraswati Samman.

3. The award includes a cash prize of Rupees 15 lakhs.

Choose the correct alternative:

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Saraswati Samman is given to an Indian citizen for his or her work in past 10 years in one of 22 Indian languages provided under Schedule VIII of Indian Constitution. The award consist of a cash prize of 15 lakhs besides a citation and a plaque of Goddess Saraswati. Harivansh Rai Bachchan was the first recipient of Sarawati Samman. Hence, only the first statement is incorrect.