Correct option is A
The correct answer is: (A) Apurba Kumar Saikia
Explanation:
In 2020, Apurba Kumar Saikia was honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award in the Assamese language category for his collection of short stories titled "Bengsata."
Information Booster:
- The Sahitya Akademi Award is a prestigious literary honor in India,
- presented annually by the Sahitya Akademi (India's National Academy of Letters) to writers for their outstanding works in one of the 24 major Indian languages.
- The award includes a plaque and a cash prize, recognizing exceptional literary merit.
Additional Knowledge :
Joyshree Goswami Mahanta: She received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2019 for her novel "Chanakya."
Sananta Tanti: He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2018 for his poetry collection "Kailoir Dinto Amar Hobo."
Jayanta Madhab Bora: He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2017 for his novel "Moriahola."