GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

HONOURS AND AWARDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which year “Bharat Ratna", India’s highest civilian award was established and how many persons have been honoured with this award so far?
A
1952, 67
B
1954, 41
C
1969, 45
D
1972, 71
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1954, 48. As of 2019, 48 persons have been honored with this award so far. The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of the Republic of India. It was instituted on 2 January 1954.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Bharat Ratna award is the highest civilian award in India which was instituted in the year 1954. The Bharat Ratna award is awarded to people for their exceptional public service and performance of the highest order in any field of human activity like literature science and art.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 2001, Mangeshkar was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour.

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