Who was the first winner of the Jnanpith Award?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) G Sankara Kurup.
· The Jnanpith Award is a prestigious literary award in India, presented annually by the Bharatiya Jnanpith organization.
· G Sankara Kurup, a renowned Malayalam poet, was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award in 1965.
· He was honored for his outstanding contribution to Malayalam literature, particularly for his work "Odakkuzhal" (The Bamboo Flute).
· The award recognizes the exceptional work of Indian writers in various languages included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
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· Ashapurna Devi: She was a prominent Bengali writer and poet, known for her works highlighting the struggles and lives of women. She won the Jnanpith Award in 1976 .
· Uma Shankar Joshi: An eminent Gujarati poet, he received the Jnanpith Award in 1967 for his significant contributions to Gujarati literature.
· Amrita Pritam: A celebrated Punjabi and Hindi writer, she was the first woman to win the Jnanpith Award in 1982.