Answer : 2. "Bengali"
Explanation :

Bengali writer Shirshendhu Mukhopadhyay was awarded the 2023 Kuvempu National Award. He is recognized for his contribution to Indian literature through his works in the Bengali language. Mukyopadhyay has written more than 90 books, including travelogues and children's stories. The Kuvempu National Award is a prestigious national literary award, named after the late Kannada poet Kuvempu, and honors writers who have made significant contributions to Indian languages.