Previous Year Question
Raghuvir Chaudhury, who was recently awarded Sahitya Academy Puraskar, enriched the literature in
Marathi
Gujarati
Kannada
Hindi
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
Raghuveer Chaudhari is a renowned Indian novelist, poet, playwright, and literary critic. He has made significant contributions primarily to Gujarati literature. He was born on 5 December 1938 in Bapupura village, Gujarat. He also served as a professor of Hindi literature at Gujarat University.
Raghuveer Chaudhari was selected for the 51st Jnanpith Award for 2015 in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Gujarati literature. President Pranab Mukherjee presented the award to him on 11 July 2016 in New Delhi. The Jnanpith Award is among the prestigious honours in Indian literature.
Raghuveer Chaudhari received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1977 for his Gujarati novel Uparvas Kathatrayi. His other major literary works include Amrita, Rudramahalaya, and Somtirth. His writings prominently explore human relationships, social circumstances, and philosophical thought.