Which of the following statements is are correct regarding Jnanpith Award 1 It is conferred for outs...........

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Jnanpith Award?

1. It is conferred for outstanding contribution to enrichment of literature in Indian languages.

2. It can only be conferred upon a citizen of India but with no posthumous conferral.

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Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Jnanpith Award is the highest literary award in India, presented annually by Bharatiya Jnanpith (a literary and research organization).

It can only be conferred upon a citizen of India but with no posthumous conferral.
Initially English language was not considered for the Award but after 49th Jnanpith Award, English language was added to the list of languages for consideration.

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