Bharat Ratna — Set 2

Correct Answer: D. Dhondo Keshav Karve

• **Dhondo Keshav Karve** = He was the oldest person to receive the Bharat Ratna during his lifetime, awarded on his 100th birthday. • **100th birthday** — He was honored with the Bharat Ratna on his 100th birthday in 1958 for his social reform work. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Nanaji Deshmukh]: Incorrect; he received it posthumously in 2019 at the age of 100, not 'during his lifetime'; [Pranab Mukherjee]: Incorrect; he received it in 2019 at age 83; [Bhupen Hazarika]: Incorrect; he received it posthumously in 2019.

Correct Answer: A. 1962-1965

• **1962-1965** = The Bharat Ratna was suspended by the government during this period, likely due to national focus on wartime efforts. • **1962** — The period marked by the Sino-Indian War led to a temporary halt in such civilian honors. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1977-1980]: Incorrect; although a later suspension occurred during this period, it is not the answer to this specific question; [1992-1995]: Incorrect; this period also saw a suspension, but it's not the correct answer for this question; [Not specified]: Incorrect; a specific period is given in the correct option.

Correct Answer: C. Sachin Tendulkar

• **Sachin Tendulkar** = He holds the distinction of being the first sportsman to be honored with the Bharat Ratna. • **2014** — He received the Bharat Ratna in this year, also becoming the youngest recipient of the award. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Dhyan Chand]: Incorrect; he was a legendary hockey player, but did not receive the Bharat Ratna; [Kapil Dev]: Incorrect; he was a great cricketer but was not awarded the Bharat Ratna; [Viswanathan Anand]: Incorrect; he is a chess grandmaster but has not received the Bharat Ratna.

Correct Answer: C. J.R.D. Tata

• **J.R.D. Tata** = He was the first industrialist to be conferred with the Bharat Ratna for his contributions to nation-building. • **1992** — He received India's highest civilian honor in this year, recognizing his role in industrial development. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [G.D. Birla]: Incorrect; he was a prominent industrialist but did not receive the Bharat Ratna; [Jamnalal Bajaj]: Incorrect; he was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and an industrialist but did not receive the Bharat Ratna; [Dhirubhai Ambani]: Incorrect; he was a noted industrialist but was not awarded the Bharat Ratna.

Correct Answer: A. Morarji Desai

• **Morarji Desai** = He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in the same year as Rajiv Gandhi, his predecessor, in 1991. • **1991** — He received the Bharat Ratna in this year, alongside Sardar Patel and Rajiv Gandhi. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Gulzarilal Nanda]: Incorrect; he served as acting Prime Minister but did not receive the Bharat Ratna in 1991; [V.P. Singh]: Incorrect; he was a Prime Minister but did not receive the Bharat Ratna in 1991; [Chandra Shekhar]: Incorrect; he served as Prime Minister but was not awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1991.

Correct Answer: C. Prime Minister

• **Prime Minister** = The Prime Minister holds the sole authority to recommend names for the Bharat Ratna to the President. • **Sole authority** — The Prime Minister has the exclusive power to suggest names for this highest civilian award. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Home Minister]: The Home Minister is not responsible for Bharat Ratna recommendations; [Speaker of Lok Sabha]: The Speaker's role is legislative, not related to award recommendations; [Chief Justice of India]: The Chief Justice deals with the judiciary, not civilian award recommendations.

Correct Answer: A. Sarojini Naidu

• **Sarojini Naidu** = Although she was the first female Governor of an Indian state (Uttar Pradesh), she was not a Bharat Ratna recipient. • **1954** — The Bharat Ratna award was instituted in this year, after Sarojini Naidu's passing in 1949. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Aruna Asaf Ali]: She was a prominent freedom fighter and mayor but not the first female Governor; [Sucheta Kripalani]: She was the first female Chief Minister of an Indian state, not the first Governor; [Vijay Lakshmi Pandit]: She was a diplomat and politician, not the first female Governor.

Correct Answer: A. Rajendra Prasad

• **Rajendra Prasad** = He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1962, the same year he retired as President. • **1962** — This year marks when Rajendra Prasad received the Bharat Ratna, concluding his tenure as India's President. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [S. Radhakrishnan]: He received the Bharat Ratna in 1954, before becoming President; [Zakir Hussain]: He received the Bharat Ratna in 1963, before becoming President; [V.V. Giri]: He received the Bharat Ratna in 1975, after his presidential tenure.

Correct Answer: D. 1980

• **Mother Teresa** = She was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1980, one year after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. • **1980** — This is the year Mother Teresa, a naturalized Indian citizen, received India's highest civilian honor. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1979]: She won the Nobel Peace Prize in this year, not the Bharat Ratna; [1985]: This year is not associated with her Bharat Ratna award; [1981]: This year is not associated with her Bharat Ratna award.

Correct Answer: D. Ustad Bismillah Khan

• **Ustad Bismillah Khan** = This renowned shehnai maestro was honored with the Bharat Ratna in 2001, alongside Lata Mangeshkar. • **2001** — In this year, Ustad Bismillah Khan received the Bharat Ratna, acknowledging his immense contributions to classical music. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Ustad Zakir Hussain]: He is a tabla maestro, not a shehnai maestro, and received Padma Vibhushan, not Bharat Ratna; [Ustad Amjad Ali Khan]: He is a sarod maestro, not a shehnai maestro, and received Padma Vibhushan; [Pandit Jasraj]: He was a classical vocalist, not a shehnai maestro, and received Padma Vibhushan.