Question

    Dr Chennaveera Kanavi passed away. Who was

    he?
    A Senior journalist Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Writer and poet Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Singer Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Gandhian social worker and freedom fighter Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Kannada writer and poet Dr Chennaveera Kanavi breathed his last. The veteran poet was 94 years old when he passed away. He was also known as ‘Samanvaya Kavi’ (Poet of Reconciliation). Known for his simple and unassuming nature, the noted poet then went on to publish 28 more books, which included poetry and essay collections. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi award. The noted poet had also received several honours including the Rajyotsava Award, Nrupathunga award, Pampa Award and the Sahitya Bangara Award.

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