Who was the first Indian to win the Jnanpith Award? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first Indian to win the Jnanpith Award?

A. R. K. Narayan

B. Mulk Raj Anand

C. G. Sankara Kurup

D. Amrita Pritam

Answer: Option C

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G. Sankara Kurup was the first Indian to win the Jnanpith Award in 1965 for his Malayalam work.

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