Correct option is B
- The correct answer is (B) Nalini Bala Devi.
- She was the first Assamese woman to receive the Padma Shri award in 1957 for her contributions to Assamese literature.
- Nalini Bala Devi was a renowned poet and writer, known for her nationalistic and mystical poetry.
- Her works, such as Sandhiyar Sur and Alakananda, played a significant role in shaping Assamese literary traditions.
- She was also the first woman to chair the Assam Sahitya Sabha, further cementing her legacy in Assamese literature.
