Consider the following statements about Bhasha Samman Awards 1 Bhasha Samman Awards a...........

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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.

3. This year Shesh Anand Madhukar, a Magadhi writer, has been given the Bhasha Samman Award.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Bhasha award given by Sahitya Akademi identifies and honours literary works in those languages which are equally spoken in different parts of the country but are not among the 24 regional languages recognized for Sahitya Akademi Awards This year Magahi writer Shesh Anand Madhukar was honoured with Sahitya Akademi Bhasha Samman award.