Which eminent English writer was awarded the Jnanpith Award in 2018?

Correct option is D

​The correct answer is (d) Amitav Ghosh.

Amitav Ghosh was awarded the prestigious Jnanpith Award in 2018. He is a renowned Indian author who writes in English.

Information about other options:

• Shankha Ghosh: He was a Bengali poet and academic, known for his contributions to Bengali literature. He received the award in 2016.
• Krishna Sobti: A renowned Hindi writer, Krishna Sobti was awarded the Jnanpith Award in 2017.
• Raghuveer Chaudhary: He is a prominent Hindi writer, known for his contributions to modern Hindi literature, but he received the Jnanpith Award in 2015.

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Jnanpith Award:

• It is India's oldest and highest literary award.
• It is given annually to an author for their "outstanding contribution towards literature".
• The award was established in 1961 and first awarded in 1965.
• The Award considers both English and other Indian languages.
• Eligibility is restricted to Indian citizens. It is not given posthumously.
• Awardees receive a cash prize of Rs 11 lakh, a statue of Vagdevi, and a citation, honoring their literary achievements.