Who became the first woman to be honored with the Jnanpith Award in India?

Explanation

Ashapoorna Devi, a prominent Bengali novelist and short story writer, became the first woman to receive the Jnanpith Award in 1976 for her contributions to Indian literature, especially highlighting women’s lives, social issues, and human values. Her works, including Pratham Pratishruti (The First Promise) and the Srikanta trilogy, have had a lasting impact on modern Indian literature.Jnanpith Award: Established 1961.