The correct answer is: d) Bibhuti Patnaik.
Bibhuti Patnaik (1912-1992) was an Indian writer from Odisha. He is best known for his historical novels, such as “Chaturanga” (1948) and “Aparajita” (1969). He was awarded the Jnanpith Award, India’s highest literary award, in 1972.
Gopinath Mohanty (1904-1979) was another Odia writer who is known for his historical novels. His most famous novel is “Panchali” (1936).
Pratibha Ray (born 1942) is a contemporary Odia writer who is known for her novels, short stories, and essays. Her most famous novel is “Hamari Kahani” (1976).
Manoj Das (1934-2014) was a contemporary Odia writer who is known for his short stories and essays. His most famous short story collection is “Antarmahal” (1965).
All of these writers have made significant contributions to Odia literature. However, Bibhuti Patnaik is the only one who is known for his historical novels and was awarded the Jnanpith Award.