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Indian literature (Jnanpith laureate): Identify the language of Dr. Masti Venkatesh (Venkatesha) Iyengar's writings. Full question: In which language did Dr. Masti Venkatesh Iyengar, noted as 'Masti', primarily write? Choose the correct option.

Q: Indian literature (Jnanpith laureate): Identify the language of Dr. Masti Venkatesh (Venkatesha) Iyengar's writings. Full question: In which language did Dr. Masti Venkatesh Iyengar, noted as 'Masti', primarily write? Choose the correct option.

Fact Masti Venkatesha Iyengar (pen name 'Masti') was a celebrated Kannada writer and Jnanpith awardee. Common confusion Despite cultural proximity to other Dravidian languages, his oeuvre is squarely in Kannada literature. Final Answer Kannada.

Difficulty: Easy

Kannada
Tamil
Telugu
Marathi
Sanskrit

Correct Answer: Kannada

Explanation:

Fact
Masti Venkatesha Iyengar (pen name 'Masti') was a celebrated Kannada writer and Jnanpith awardee.

Common confusion
Despite cultural proximity to other Dravidian languages, his oeuvre is squarely in Kannada literature.

Final Answer
Kannada.

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