Bharat Ratna — Set 5
Awards & Honors · भारत रत्न · Questions 41–50 of 60
Who were the first three recipients of the Bharat Ratna award in 1954?
Correct Answer: B. Radhakrishnan, Rajagopalachari, Raman
In 1954, S. Radhakrishnan, C. Rajagopalachari, and C.V. Raman were the first to receive the award. S. Radhakrishnan was a philosopher, C. Rajagopalachari was the last Governor-General, and C.V. Raman was a scientist. This trio represented excellence in different fields of Indian public life.
The design of the Bharat Ratna award consists of an image of the sun and which words in Devanagari script?
Correct Answer: B. Bharat Ratna
The words 'Bharat Ratna' are embossed on the front side of the medal. On the reverse side, the state emblem and the national motto 'Satyameva Jayate' are present. The medal is designed to look like a peepal leaf made of bronze.
Who was the first Prime Minister to receive the Bharat Ratna award during his lifetime?
Correct Answer: A. Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1955 while serving as the Prime Minister. He was a central figure in the Indian independence movement and the first PM of the country. He is remembered for his vision of a modern and secular India.
Which Bharat Ratna recipient was known as 'Frontier Gandhi'?
Correct Answer: B. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan received the award in 1987 and was the first non-citizen to be honored. He was a Pashtun leader who founded the Khudai Khidmatgar movement. He remained committed to non-violence throughout his life.
In which year did the government first start awarding the Bharat Ratna posthumously?
Correct Answer: C. 1966
The first posthumous Bharat Ratna was awarded to Lal Bahadur Shastri in 1966. Although the law was amended in 1955 to allow this, it was practiced for the first time in 1966. Since then, many great leaders have been honored after their death.
Who among the following is the youngest recipient of the Bharat Ratna?
Correct Answer: C. Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar was honored with the award in 2014 at the age of 40. He is the first sportsperson to receive this prestigious honor. His record-breaking career in cricket earned him a place in the hearts of millions.
Who was the first woman to be honored with the Bharat Ratna?
Correct Answer: B. Indira Gandhi
Indira Gandhi received the Bharat Ratna in 1971. She was the first female Prime Minister of India and a powerful global leader. She was recognized for her decisive role in the liberation of Bangladesh.
Which non-Indian citizen and Nobel Peace Prize winner was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1990?
Correct Answer: B. Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela was the second non-citizen to receive the Bharat Ratna in 1990. He was a global icon of peace and reconciliation who led the fight against apartheid in South Africa. He shared the award year with B.R. Ambedkar.
Who was the first President of India to receive the Bharat Ratna?
Correct Answer: B. S. Radhakrishnan
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan received the award in 1954, before he became the President. He was a distinguished philosopher and the second President of India. His birth anniversary is celebrated as Teachers' Day in India.
Which shehnai maestro was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2001?
Correct Answer: A. Ustad Bismillah Khan
Ustad Bismillah Khan was honored with the Bharat Ratna in 2001. He is credited with bringing the shehnai from weddings to the classical music stage. He was a symbol of India's composite culture.