The 55th Jnanpith Award was given to ______.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri.
- Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri has been awarded the 55th Jnanpith Award for the year 2019.
- Born in 1926, Akkitham Achuthan Namboothiri, popularly known as Akkitham is one of the most revered names in Malayalam poetry.
- A Padma Shri awardee, he has won several literary accolades including the Sahitya Akademi Award (1973), Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award (1972 and 1988), Mathrubhumi Award, Vayalar Award and Kabir Samman.