Question

First Bharat Ratna Award, initiated in $1954$, was given to _________.
$1$. C. Rajagopalachari
$2$. Dr. Radhakrishnan
$3$. Dr. CV Raman
$4$. Dr. M Visvesvaraya

• A. $1$ and $2$
• B. $1,2$ and $3$
• C. $1,2$ and $4$
• D. $1,3$ and $4$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$1,2$ and $3$

Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian honour, given for exceptional service towards advancement of Art, Literature and Science, and in recognition of Public Service of the highest order. The First Bharat Ratna was awarded to 3 individuals viz. the Philosopher Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, Physicist from Madras and a Nobel laureate, Sir C.V. Raman, and Independence activist Chakravarti Rajagopalachari in 1954.