Which of the following languages is most notably associated with the literary contributions of Girish Karnad, exemplified by his acclaimed play ‘Tughlaq’?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Kannada
Explanation:
· Girish Karnad was a prominent Indian playwright, actor and director who made major contributions to Kannada literature.
· His celebrated play ‘Tughlaq’ (1964) was originally written in Kannada before being translated into multiple languages.
· Karnad’s works explore themes of history, mythology and philosophy through modern drama.
Information Booster:
· Girish Karnad received the Jnanpith Award, Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan for his literary and artistic contributions.
· Other famous works include Hayavadana, Nagamandala and Yayati, all originally written in Kannada.
Additional Knowledge:
· Tamil (a), Marathi (c) and Telugu (d) are major Indian languages but not the primary medium of Karnad’s writings.
· Many of his plays were later translated, which sometimes causes confusion about the original language.