The correct answer is: B) Shivaram Karanth.
Shivaram Karanth (1906-1981) was a Kannada novelist, short story writer, playwright, social activist, and journalist. He is considered one of the most important writers in the Kannada language. His work often dealt with social issues, such as caste discrimination, poverty, and women’s rights. He was also a prominent editor and publisher. He founded the Kannada weekly “Prajavani” in 1948, and the Kannada daily “Nava Karnataka” in 1962.
Ta Ra Su (1887-1972) was a Kannada writer, poet, and journalist. He is considered one of the pioneers of modern Kannada literature. His work often dealt with social issues, such as caste discrimination, poverty, and women’s rights. He was also a prominent editor and publisher. He founded the Kannada weekly “Karmaveera” in 1924.
D.V. Gundappa (1893-1975) was a Kannada writer, poet, and philosopher. He is considered one of the most important writers in the Kannada language. His work often dealt with philosophical and religious themes. He was also a prominent editor and publisher. He founded the Kannada weekly “Prabuddha Karnataka” in 1927.
A. N. Krishna Rao (1909-1987) was a Kannada writer, poet, and critic. He is considered one of the most important writers in the Kannada language. His work often dealt with social and political issues. He was also a prominent editor and publisher. He founded the Kannada weekly “Samyukta Karnataka” in 1948.