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

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.