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.
General Knowledge
Books and Authors
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AKannada
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BTamil
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CTelugu
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DMarathi
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ESanskrit
Answer
Correct Answer: Kannada
Explanation
FactMasti Venkatesha Iyengar (pen name 'Masti') was a celebrated Kannada writer and Jnanpith awardee.
Common confusionDespite cultural proximity to other Dravidian languages, his oeuvre is squarely in Kannada literature.
Final AnswerKannada.