Who was the first Indian woman to receive the 'Sahitya Akademi Award'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who was the first Indian woman to receive the 'Sahitya Akademi Award'?

A. Ashapurna Devi

B. Amrita Pritam

C. Mahasweta Devi

D. Krishna Sobti

Answer: Option B

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Amrita Pritam was the first woman to receive the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1956.

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