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Which language's famous poet and lyricist 'R. Vairamuthu' has received the 60th Jnanpith Award?
Tamil
Kannada
Marathi
Telugu
Tamil
Tamil poet and lyricist R. Vairamuthu has been selected for the 60th Jnanpith Award.
The Jnanpith Award is India's highest literary honour, presented annually by the Bharatiya Jnanpith organization for outstanding contributions to literature. R. Vairamuthu is a highly influential figure in contemporary Tamil literature, recognized for his profound impact on the culture and language. He has composed over 7,500 songs and poems throughout his illustrious career. This selection highlights his significant literary contributions and continues the legacy of recognizing excellence in Indian regional languages.
Award Name: 60th Jnanpith Award
Recipient: R. Vairamuthu
Field of Contribution: Tamil literature and lyricism
Output: Over 7,500 songs and poems written
A is correct тАФ Tamil poet and lyricist R. Vairamuthu has been conferred the 60th Jnanpith Award in recognition of his significant contributions to literature.
Remember that the Jnanpith Award is often awarded to regional writers; it was first awarded in 1965 to G. Sankara Kurup for Malayalam literature.