India Exam Junction
16. Who was the first Punjabi novelist to get the Jananpith Award?
Nanak Singh
Gurdial Duggal
Gurdial Singh
Nanak Duggal
Correct Answer :
Gurdial Singh
Solution
Gurdial Singh, a renowned Punjabi novelist, was the first Punjabi author to receive the Jnanpith Award in 1999. He was honored for his contributions to Punjabi literature, particularly his novel "Marhi Da Deeva", which explores the struggles of marginalized communities in rural Punjab.