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GK QUESTION#368

Which of the following writers has not been honoured with the Jnanpith Award?

  1. AR.K. NarayanCorrect answer
  2. BMahasweta Devi
  3. CGulzar
  4. DGurdial Singh
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A. R.K. Narayan

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R. K. Narayan, the famous English novelist known for Malgudi, never received the Jnanpith Award. In contrast, Mahasweta Devi, Gulzar, and Gurdial Singh are all Jnanpith Award recipients.

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