To answer this question, we need to understand that the JNANA PEETA award is given for outstanding contribution to Kannada literature. Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:
Option A) Maasthi Venkatesha Iyengar - This option is incorrect because Maasthi Venkatesha Iyengar did not receive the JNANA PEETA award for Kannada language.
Option B) Daara Bendre - This option is incorrect because Daara Bendre did not receive the JNANA PEETA award for Kannada language.
Option C) Girish Karnad - This option is incorrect because Girish Karnad did not receive the JNANA PEETA award for Kannada language.
Option D) Kuvempu - This option is correct because Kuvempu did receive the JNANA PEETA award for Kannada language.
The correct answer is D) Kuvempu. This option is correct because Kuvempu was a renowned Kannada writer and poet who made significant contributions to Kannada literature and was awarded the JNANA PEETA award for his remarkable work.
Therefore, the correct answer is D) Kuvempu.