C. Narayan Reddy

C Narayana Reddy

Question- ‘ Viswambhara’ which brought famous Telugu writer C. Narayan Reddy Jnanpith award in 1988 was a collection of …
(a) Essays
(b) Poems
(c) Stories
(d) Memoirs
Ans: (b)
Related facts:-

  • On June 12, 2017, famous Telugu poet, writer and former Rajya Sabha member C. Narayan Reddy passed away. He was 85 years old.
  • He was honored with the prestigious Jnanpith Award in 1988 for Viswambhara, a collection of his poems.
  • He was awarded Padmashree in 1977 and Padmabhushan in 1992.
  • He was nominated to the Rajya Sabha in 1997.
  • He was also the President of the Telangana Saraswat Council.

Related Links:-
http://www.thehindu.com/books/books-authors/jnanpith-winner-c-narayana-reddy-passes-away/article18965174.ece
https://www.loc.gov/acq/ovop/delhi/salrp/reddy.html
http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/jnanpith-awardee-c-narayan-reddy-passes-away/713423/