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Indian literary awards: Who among the following has <em>not</em> received the Bharatiya Jnanpith Award? Pick the single non-recipient from well-known Indian authors/poets. Choose the correct option.

Q: Indian literary awards: Who among the following has not received the Bharatiya Jnanpith Award? Pick the single non-recipient from well-known Indian authors/poets. Choose the correct option.

Facts G. Sankara Kurup was the first Jnanpith awardee (Malayalam). Firaq Gorakhpuri (Urdu) and Girish Karnad (Kannada) are Jnanpith laureates. R. K. Narayan is a celebrated novelist but did not receive the Jnanpith. Final Answer R. K. Narayan.

Difficulty: Medium

G. Sankara Kurup
Firaq Gorakhpuri
Girish Karnad
R. K. Narayan

Correct Answer: R. K. Narayan

Explanation:

Facts

G. Sankara Kurup was the first Jnanpith awardee (Malayalam).
Firaq Gorakhpuri (Urdu) and Girish Karnad (Kannada) are Jnanpith laureates.
R. K. Narayan is a celebrated novelist but did not receive the Jnanpith.

Final Answer
R. K. Narayan.

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