Bharat Ratna — Set 6
Awards & Honors · भारत रत्न · Questions 51–60 of 60
The first Indian musician to be awarded the Bharat Ratna was M.S. Subbulakshmi in which year?
Correct Answer: A. 1998
M.S. Subbulakshmi was a legendary Carnatic singer who received the honor in 1998. She was known for her spiritual singing and was a recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award. She was the first Indian to perform at the UN General Assembly.
In which year did the Morarji Desai government suspend the Bharat Ratna awards?
Correct Answer: C. 1977
The Janata Party government suspended all civilian awards in 1977. They argued that these awards were in violation of the constitutional provision against titles. The awards were later restored in 1980 by the Indira Gandhi government.
Who was the first scientist to win the Bharat Ratna and also a Nobel Prize?
Correct Answer: A. C.V. Raman
C.V. Raman won the Nobel Prize in 1930 and the Bharat Ratna in 1954. He is world-famous for the 'Raman Effect' discovery. He was the first Director of the Indian Institute of Science.
Who among the following Bharat Ratna recipients served as both the Home Minister and the first Deputy Prime Minister of India?
Correct Answer: A. Sardar Patel
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1991. He is known as the 'Iron Man of India' for integrating hundreds of princely states. He was a foundational pillar of modern independent India.
In 2019, which three people were awarded the Bharat Ratna?
Correct Answer: B. Pranab Mukherjee, Nanaji Deshmukh, Bhupen Hazarika
Former President Pranab Mukherjee was honored along with social activist Nanaji Deshmukh and singer Bhupen Hazarika. Nanaji and Bhupen were awarded posthumously. These recipients represented excellence in politics, social work, and music.
Who was the oldest recipient of the Bharat Ratna at the age of 100 in 1958?
Correct Answer: B. D.K. Karve
Dhondo Keshav Karve was a social reformer dedicated to women's education. He was honored on his 100th birthday in 1958. He founded the first women's university in India.
Who among the following Bharat Ratna recipients was a Bharat Ratna himself and also the founder of Banaras Hindu University?
Correct Answer: A. Madan Mohan Malaviya
Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2015. He was a great educationist and a key figure in the freedom struggle. He is often addressed by the title 'Mahamana'.
The first industrialist to be awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1992 was?
Correct Answer: C. J.R.D. Tata
J.R.D. Tata was the pioneer of civil aviation and a legendary business leader in India. He was recognized for his immense contribution to Indian industry. He headed the Tata Group for over 50 years.
Who was the first female Prime Minister of India to receive the Bharat Ratna?
Correct Answer: B. Indira Gandhi
Indira Gandhi was honored in 1971 while she was the Prime Minister. She led India to a decisive victory against Pakistan in the same year. She remains a very influential figure in Indian political history.
In which year were five people announced for Bharat Ratna, including P.V. Narasimha Rao and M.S. Swaminathan?
Correct Answer: C. 2024
In 2024, the government announced five Bharat Ratna awards, the highest in a single year. The honorees were P.V. Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, M.S. Swaminathan, Karpoori Thakur, and L.K. Advani. Most of these awards were conferred posthumously.