The correct answer is Option (2) - Prof. Sharad Pagare
- Professor Sharad Pagare, a distinguished Hindi writer, was awarded the Vyas Samman 2020 for his novel "Patliputra ki Samragi."
- He is recognized for his notable contributions to Hindi literature and has also received the Bharat Bhushan Samman and Madhya Pradesh Sahitya Akademi awards.
- Apart from being an accomplished writer, Prof. Sharad Pagare is a renowned researcher, professor, and scholar with expertise in the study of historical narratives.
- The Vyas Samman, instituted in 1991 by the KK Birla Foundation, is specifically awarded to notable Hindi writers.
- Eligible works for the award must be published within the past 10 years and written in the Hindi language.
- Recipients of the Vyas Samman are honored with a cash prize of INR 4,00,000, along with a plaque and a citation.
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