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Who was honoured with 54th Jnanpith Award?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Vikram Seth
  2. Anita Desai
  3. Kiran Desai
  4. Amitav Ghosh

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Amitav Ghosh

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Amitav Ghosh šŸ“š Explanation: Amitav Ghosh became the first English-language writer to receive the Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honor, in 2018. This was a significant moment in Indian literature, recognizing the profound impact of Indian writing in English.