Who was the first Indian to win the Sahitya Akademi Award? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the first Indian to win the Sahitya Akademi Award?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. R. K. Narayan
C. Mulk Raj Anand
D. S. Radhakrishnan
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
R. K. Narayan was the first Indian to win the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1958 for his novel 'The Guide'.

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