Q. Who was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award?
Answer: G. Sankara Kurup
Notes: G. Sankara Kurup, who was a Malayalam writer was the first person to receive the Jnanpith Award for his collection of poetry in the book Odakkuzhal (The Bamboo Flute).

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