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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Vasdev Mohi. Renowned Sindhi writer Vasdev Mohi will be conferred with 29th Saraswati Samman for his short stories collection- Chequebook. Mr Mohi has authored 25 books of poetry, stories and translations.

Detailed explanation-2: -Recently, Hindi writer “Prof. Ramdarsh Mishra” for his poetry collection ‘Mai to yaha hoon’ was awarded the Saraswati Samman for 2021 on April 7, 2022. The award consists of fifteen lakh rupees, a citation and a plaque.

Detailed explanation-3: -Noted Sindhi writer Vasdev Mohi will be honoured with 29th Saraswati Samman. He has been selected for his short stories collection:- Chequebook, published in 2012. This short stories collection talks about the agonies and sufferings of marginalized sections of the society.

Detailed explanation-4: -The first award was given toHarivansh Rai Bachchan for his four-volume autobiography, Kya Bhooloon Kya Yaad Karoon, Needa Ka Nirman Phir, Basere Se Door, and Dashdwar se Sopan Tak.

Detailed explanation-5: -Malayalam poetess Sugathakumari has been chosen for the prestigious Saraswati Samman 2012 for her poetry collection ‘ Manalezhuthu ‘ (The Writing on the Sand). The award, constituted by the K. K. Birla Foundation, carries a cash reward of Rs. 10 lakh, a citation and a plaque.