Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Pulitzer Prize:
1.The Pulitzer Prize was established by Joseph Pulitzer and is administered by Columbia University in New York City.
2.It is awarded annually for excellence in journalism, literature, and cinema.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct. The Pulitzer Prize was established by Joseph Pulitzer, a Hungarian-American newspaper publisher, and is administered by Columbia University in New York City. The prizes were first awarded in 1917.
- Statement 2 is incorrect. While the Pulitzer Prize honors achievements in journalism, literature (referred to as “letters”), and music, it does not include cinema as a category. Cinema awards are typically associated with other honors such as the Academy Awards (Oscars)
Source– NE
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