The correct answer is: D. Ranjitram Vavabhai Mehta.
Ranjitram Vavabhai Mehta (1863-1932) was a Gujarati writer, journalist, and social reformer. He is best known for his novels, short stories, and essays. He was also the founder of Gujarat Sahitya Sabha in 1898.
Gujarat Sahitya Sabha is a literary organization that promotes the study and writing of Gujarati literature. It was founded in 1898 by Ranjitram Vavabhai Mehta. The organization has played a major role in the development of Gujarati literature. It has published a number of books and journals, and it has organized a number of literary events.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Rasiklal Parikh (1864-1936) was a Gujarati writer, poet, and journalist. He is best known for his novels, short stories, and poems. He was not the founder of Gujarat Sahitya Sabha.
- Sakarlal Amritlal Dave (1877-1946) was a Gujarati writer, journalist, and politician. He is best known for his novels, short stories, and essays. He was not the founder of Gujarat Sahitya Sabha.
- Ramnarayan V. Pathak (1877-1946) was a Gujarati writer, journalist, and politician. He is best known for his novels, short stories, and essays. He was not the founder of Gujarat Sahitya Sabha.