​The first person to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in the English language is ______.

Correct option is B

Correct Answer:(b) Rudyard Kipling

Explanation:
Rudyard Kipling was the first person to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in the English language in 1907. He is best known for his works like "The Jungle Book," "Kim," and "If—." Kipling was also the youngest recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature at the age of 41. His writings, deeply influenced by British India, continue to be recognized for their literary and historical significance.

Key Points for Exam (Other Options Explained):
Khushwant Singh: Not a Nobel laureate but a famous Indian writer known for "Train to Pakistan".

Chetan Bhagat: A contemporary Indian author known for "Five Point Someone," "The 3 Mistakes of My Life," but has not won a Nobel Prize.

Ruskin Bond: A renowned Indian author of British descent, known for "The Blue Umbrella" and "Room on the Roof," but has not won a Nobel Prize.

Rudyard Kipling’s Nobel Prize remains a milestone in English literature, making him the first English-language Nobel laureate in this category.