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. Mahasweta Devi

B. Krishna Sobti

C. Ashapurna Devi

D. Amrita Pritam

Answer: Option D

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

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