Which of the following writers has NOT received the Jnanpith Award?
- Rabindranath Tagore
- R.K. Narayan
- Harivansh Rai Bachchan
- Kuvempu
Answer: R.K. Narayan
R.K. Narayan, though a legendary Indian writer, never received the Jnanpith Award. Rabindranath Tagore (1913 Nobel, not Jnanpith), Harivansh Rai Bachchan, and Kuvempu are Jnanpith recipients. Correction: Tagore died before Jnanpith was instituted; he didn't receive it. Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Kuvempu did receive it.