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Jnanpith Award' , one of India's highest...

Jnanpith Award' , one of India's highest literary award, was conceived in the year:

A

1972

B

1961

C

1957

D

1969

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B
The Jnanpith award is the highest literary honour conferred in India. It was founded by the Sahu Jain family, in 1961.
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