The Punjabi writer was conferred the Padma Vibhushan in 2004?
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Amrita Pritam
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Nirmal Verma
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Tara Singh
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S. Gurbaksh Singh
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Correct answer
Explanation
Amrita Pritam (1919-2005) was a renowned Punjabi writer and poet who received the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, in 2004 for her contributions to literature. She was the first woman to win the Sahitya Akademi Award and is best known for her poem 'Ajj Aakhaan Waris Shah Nu' and novel 'Pinjar'.