Question 2
EasyOriginal questionWhich scientist was among the first three recipients of the Bharat Ratna in 1954?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The first three awards, in 1954, went to C. Rajagopalachari, S. Radhakrishnan and C. V. Raman.
Abdul Kalam received the Bharat Ratna much later, in 1997; Bhabha and Sarabhai received the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Vibhushan instead.
- Concept
- The first Bharat Ratna awards
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