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Who among the following was the first President of Asom Sahitya Sabha?
Question

Who among the following was the first President of Asom Sahitya Sabha?

A.

Padmanath Gohain Baruah

B.

Laxminath Bezbaruah

C.

Ananda Chandra Agarwala

D.

Ambika Giri Raichoudhury

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Padmanath Gohain Baruah. 
Explanation:
· Padmanath Gohain Baruah was the first President of the Asom Sahitya Sabha.
· He presided over the first session of the Sabha, which was held in Sibsagar in 1917.
· Gohain Baruah was a prominent Assamese literary figure, known for his contributions as a novelist, poet, and playwright. 
Information Booster:
· The Asom Sahitya Sabha was founded on December 27, 1917, to promote Assamese literature and culture.
· The Sabha is headquartered in Jorhat and is one of the most prestigious literary organizations in Assam.
· Notable personalities like Laxminath Bezbaruah and Ananda Chandra Agarwala were also key figures in the development of modern Assamese literature. 
Additional Knowledge: (b) Laxminath Bezbaruah:
· He was a celebrated Assamese author and is often referred to as 'Sahityarathi' (Charioteer of Literature).
· He was a key figure in the Jonaki era of Assamese literature, but he was not the first president of the Asom Sahitya Sabha. 
(c) Ananda Chandra Agarwala:
· He was an Assamese poet, writer, and historian.
· He was a significant contributor to Assamese literature and history but did not serve as the first president of the Sabha. 
(d) Ambika Giri Raichoudhury:
· Known as 'Assam Kesari', he was a revolutionary, poet, and writer.
· While he was an active member of the literary and cultural movements in Assam, he was not the first president of the Asom Sahitya Sabha.

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