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Consider the following statements about Bhasha Samman Awards:

1. Bhasha Samman Awards are given by Sahitya Akademi.

2. They are given for languages other than 24 languages for whom the Sahitya Akademi

Awards are given.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Neither

Both

Explanation:

- Statement 1: Bhasha Samman Awards are indeed given by Sahitya Akademi. They recognize the contribution of writers, scholars and linguists in the promotion of classical and regional languages in India.

- Statement 2: Sahitya Akademi awards are primarily given for 24 recognized languages. The Bhasha Samman Awards target languages that fall outside these 24 languages, focusing on the diversity of Indian languages, including those with a rich oral tradition.

- Option 1: 1 only - This is incorrect, as both statements are true.

- Option 2: 2 only - This is incorrect, as both statements are true.

- Option 3: Neither - This is incorrect, as both statements are true.

- Option 4: Both - This is correct as both statements are true.