The award instituted in the memory of the legendary Odia writer, Fakir Mohan Senapati, recognizes contributions in the field of:

Literature
Social service
Education
Sports

The correct answer is: a) Literature.

The Fakir Mohan Senapati Award is an award instituted in the memory of the legendary Odia writer, Fakir Mohan Senapati. It is given annually to an Odia writer for outstanding contributions to Odia literature. The award was instituted in 1962 by the Odisha Sahitya Akademi, the state academy for literature in Odisha.

Fakir Mohan Senapati (1843-1918) was a pioneer of modern Odia literature. He is considered to be the father of modern Odia short story and novel. He is also known for his essays and plays. His most famous works include the novel Chha Mana Atha Guntha (Six Acres and a Half), the short story collection Asha (Hope), and the play Kamala.

The Fakir Mohan Senapati Award is a prestigious award that is given to recognize outstanding contributions to Odia literature. It is a great honor for any Odia writer to receive this award.

The other options are incorrect because they do not represent the field of literature. Option b) Social service recognizes contributions in the field of social service. Option c) Education recognizes contributions in the field of education. Option d) Sports recognizes contributions in the field of sports.