Consider the following statements about Vyas Samman Award 1 Vyas Samman Award is high...........

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Consider the following statements about Vyas Samman Award:

1. Vyas Samman Award is highest literary award in the country.

2. Vyas Samman is given for literary contribution in 22 Indian languages besides Hindi and Rajasthani.

3. Vyas Samman award is given by Bhartiya Jnanpeeth Foundation.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Jnanpeeth Award given by Bhartiya Jnanpeeth Foundation is the highest literary award of the country and not the Vyas Samman. Vyas Samman is given to only Indian citizen for their works authored in Hindi in last 10 years. Vyas Samman is given by KK Birla foundation and not Bharitya Jnanpeeth Foundation. Hence, all the 3 statements are incorrect.