The award instituted in memory of the legendary Kannada poet Kuvempu:

The correct answer is: A) Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar

The Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar is a literary award instituted in memory of the legendary Kannada poet Kuvempu. It is given annually to a Kannada writer for their outstanding contribution to Kannada literature. The award was instituted in 1993 by the Government of Karnataka. The award consists of a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, a citation, and a plaque.

The other options are incorrect because:

• B) Jnanpith Award is a literary award given to writers in the Indian languages. It is considered to be the highest literary award in India.
• C) Pam Kanna Award is a literary award given to writers in the Kannada language. It is considered to be the second highest literary award in Karnataka.
• D) Nrupatunga Award is a literary award given to writers in the Kannada
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