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Q. Who was the first woman Sahitya Akademi Awardee for Punjabi literature in 1956?
Answer: Amrita Pritam
Notes: Amrita Pritam was the first female winner of the Sahitya Akademi Award for Punjabi literature in 1956 for her book Sunehade. She was a renowned Punjabi poet, novelist, and recipient of Jnanpith and Padma Vibhushan. Her notable works include "Pinjar" and the poem "Ajj Aakhaan Waris Shah Nu".
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📌 Question Number: 14 in Language & Literature of Punjab in the above course in App.