Who was the first winner of the Saraswati Samman?
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Ramakant Rath
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Ismat Chughtai
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Harivanshrai Bachchan
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Vijay Tendulkar
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Correct answer
Explanation
Harivanshrai Bachchan was the first recipient of the Saraswati Samman in 1991 for his work 'Yaadon ke Kalakar' written in four volumes. The award recognizes outstanding literary work in any Indian language.