Who among the following was conferred with the 54th Jnanpith Award for his/her outstanding contribution to the enrichment of Indian Literature in English?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e Amitav Ghosh.
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Amitav Ghosh became the first English-language author to receive the prestigious Jnanpith Award in its 54th edition (2018).
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He is well known for novels like “The Shadow Lines”, “Sea of Poppies”, and the Ibis Trilogy, which blend history, politics, and human stories.
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His works have deepened the landscape of Indian English literature.