Q. Who was the first Hindi writer to receive Jnanpith Award?
Answer: Sumitranandan Pant
Notes: Sumitranandan Pant was an Indian poet. He was one of the most celebrated "Progressive" left-wing 20th century poets of the Hindi language and was known for romanticism in his poems which were inspired by nature, people and beauty within.

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