Who among the following was the first author writing in English to be conferred the Sahitya Akademi Award?
R K Narayan
The correct answer is R K Narayan.
The first awards were given in 1955. The award aims to recognize and promote excellence in Indian writing. While R K Narayan was a very early and significant recipient for English, the history of the award for English literature specifically dates back to 1960 with his win for 'The Guide'. The award covers a wide range of literary genres including fiction, poetry, drama, essays, and criticism.
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