Question

Who amongst the following received the first Jnanpith Award?

• A. Ranganath Misra
• B. C. Sankara Kurup
• C. Damodar Mauzo
• D. Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi

Hint:

The Jnanpith Award is given annually to an author for their contribution to Indian literature in any of the languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

C. Sankara Kurup was the first recipient of the prestigious Jnanpith Award in 1965. He was a Malayalam poet, and his notable works contributed to Malayalam literature significantly. The Jnanpith Award is one of the highest literary honors in India, recognizing outstanding authors.