Who won the Jnanpith Award 2018 - The highest Literary Honour in India?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Amitav Ghosh

Explanation:
The Jnanpith Award 2018, the highest literary honor in India, was awarded to Amitav Ghosh. He is a renowned author known for his works such as The Shadow Lines, The Glass Palace, and The Ibis Trilogy. Ghosh was recognized for his exceptional contribution to Indian literature, particularly in English.

Information Booster:

• The Jnanpith Award is one of the most prestigious literary awards in India, given annually for outstanding contributions to Indian literature.
• It was established in 1961 and is awarded by the Bharatiya Jnanpith Trust.
• The recipient receives a cash prize of Rs. 11 lakhs, a citation, and a bronze replica of Vagdevi (the goddess of learning).
• The award is exclusively for Indian citizens and is conferred annually.
• Amitav Ghosh is the first English-language writer to win the award since its inception.
• The 58th Jnanpith Award in 2024 was given to renowned Urdu poet Gulzar and Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya for 2023.

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