The Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, holds immense significance in recognizing individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the nation. Instituted in 1954, it has been bestowed upon eminent personalities from various fields including politics, literature, science, arts, and social work. Over the years, the Bharat Ratna has become a symbol of national pride, honoring those who have left an indelible mark on the fabric of Indian society. Its recipients range from iconic leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi to visionaries such as Mother Teresa and A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Each awardee represents a beacon of inspiration, reflecting the diverse talent and remarkable achievements of the Indian populace.
Top 30 Bharat Ratna Award MCQs for OSSSC LSI, Forester FG
- Who was the 11th Chief Minister of Bihar among the Bharat Ratna 2024 awardees?
- A) Karpoori Thakur
- B) L. K. Advani
- C) P. V. Narasimha Rao
- D) Charan Singh
- Answer: A) Karpoori Thakur
- In which years did Karpoori Thakur hold office as the Chief Minister of Bihar?
- A) 1970-1971 and 1977-1979
- B) 1980-1982 and 1989-1990
- C) 1965-1968 and 1985-1989
- D) 1975-1977 and 1982-1985
- Answer: A) 1970-1971 and 1977-1979
- What policy did Karpoori Thakur institute for state government jobs in Bihar?
- A) Reservation policy
- B) Industrial policy
- C) Education policy
- D) Healthcare policy
- Answer: A) Reservation policy
- Who served as the Deputy Prime Minister of India among the Bharat Ratna 2024 awardees?
- A) L. K. Advani
- B) Karpoori Thakur
- C) P. V. Narasimha Rao
- D) Charan Singh
- Answer: A) L. K. Advani
- Which movement did L. K. Advani play a pivotal role in advocating among the Bharat Ratna 2024 awardees?
- A) Ram Janmabhoomi movement
- B) Civil Rights movement
- C) Quit India movement
- D) Green Revolution movement
- Answer: A) Ram Janmabhoomi movement
- Who initiated significant economic reforms, liberalizing the Indian economy among the Bharat Ratna 2024 awardees?
- A) P. V. Narasimha Rao
- B) L. K. Advani
- C) Charan Singh
- D) M. S. Swaminathan
- Answer: A) P. V. Narasimha Rao
- Which Prime Minister implemented agrarian reforms and focused on farmers’ rights among the Bharat Ratna 2024 awardees?
- A) Charan Singh
- B) P. V. Narasimha Rao
- C) Karpoori Thakur
- D) M. S. Swaminathan
- Answer: A) Charan Singh
- Who is known as the “Father of the Green Revolution in India” among the Bharat Ratna 2024 awardees?
- A) M. S. Swaminathan
- B) P. V. Narasimha Rao
- C) Charan Singh
- D) Karpoori Thakur
- Answer: A) M. S. Swaminathan
- During which years did P. V. Narasimha Rao serve as the Prime Minister of India?
- A) 1991-1996
- B) 1979-1980
- C) 2002-2004
- D) 1970-1971
- Answer: A) 1991-1996
- Which Prime Minister focused on dismantling the License Raj and introducing the New Economic Policy?
- A) P. V. Narasimha Rao
- B) Charan Singh
- C) Karpoori Thakur
- D) M. S. Swaminathan
- Answer: A) P. V. Narasimha Rao
- Who among the Bharat Ratna 2024 awardees championed farmers’ rights?
- A) Charan Singh
- B) L. K. Advani
- C) Karpoori Thakur
- D) M. S. Swaminathan
- Answer: A) Charan Singh
- What is the renowned contribution of M. S. Swaminathan among the Bharat Ratna 2024 awardees?
- A) Father of the Green Revolution in India
- B) Architect of Economic Reforms
- C) Pioneer of Reservation Policy
- D) Leader of Ram Janmabhoomi Movement
- Answer: A) Father of the Green Revolution in India
- Who among the Bharat Ratna 2024 awardees is associated with the initiation of economic reforms?
- A) P. V. Narasimha Rao
- B) L. K. Advani
- C) Karpoori Thakur
- D) Charan Singh
- Answer: A) P. V. Narasimha Rao
- Which Prime Minister served the shortest term among the Bharat Ratna 2024 awardees?
- A) Charan Singh
- B) P. V. Narasimha Rao
- C) Karpoori Thakur
- D) M. S. Swaminathan
- Answer: A) Charan Singh
- Who was the Deputy Prime Minister of India among the Bharat Ratna 2024 awardees?
- A) L. K. Advani
- B) P. V. Narasimha Rao
- C) Karpoori Thakur
- D) M. S. Swaminathan
- Answer: A) L. K. Advani
16. was the first recipient of the Bharat Ratna award?
A) C. Rajagopalachari
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
D) Rajendra Prasad
Answer: A) C. Rajagopalachari
17. Which year was the Bharat Ratna award instituted?
A) 1947
B) 1952
C) 1954
D) 1961
Answer: C) 1954
18. Who among the following was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 2024?
A) Karpoori Thakur
B) L. K. Advani
C) P. V. Narasimha Rao
D) Charan Singh
Answer: A) Karpoori Thakur
19. Who is the only cricketer to have received the Bharat Ratna?
A) Kapil Dev
B) Sachin Tendulkar
C) Sunil Gavaskar
D) Rahul Dravid
Answer: B) Sachin Tendulkar
20. Which Bharat Ratna recipient is known as the “Father of the Nation”?
A) Lal Bahadur Shastri
B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C) Mahatma Gandhi
D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: C) Mahatma Gandhi
21. Who was the first musician to receive the Bharat Ratna?
A) M.S. Subbulakshmi
B) Ravi Shankar
C) Lata Mangeshkar
D) Bhimsen Joshi
Answer: A) M.S. Subbulakshmi
22. Who among the following is not a recipient of the Bharat Ratna?
A) Baldev Singh
B) Amartya Sen
C) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
D) Rajendra Prasad
Answer: A) Baldev Singh
23. Which Indian scientist was honored with the Bharat Ratna in 1997?
A) C.V. Raman
B) Homi Bhabha
C) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
D) Vikram Sarabhai
Answer: C) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
24. Who was the first woman to receive the Bharat Ratna?
A) Indira Gandhi
B) Mother Teresa
C) Sarojini Naidu
D) Rani Lakshmi Bai
Answer: A) Indira Gandhi
25.Who among the following is the only Bharat Ratna recipient to have been awarded the Nobel Prize?
A) C.V. Raman
B) Amartya Sen
C) Rabindranath Tagore
D) Both A and C
Answer: C) Both A and C
26. Who is the only scientist to have received the Bharat Ratna for achievements in the field of physics?
A) C.V. Raman
B) Homi Bhabha
C) Vikram Sarabhai
D) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Answer: A) C.V. Raman
27. In which year was Mother Teresa awarded the Bharat Ratna?
A) 1971
B) 1980
C) 1913
D) 1930
Answer: B) 1980
28. In which year was Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan awarded the Bharat Ratna?
A) 1947
B) 1965
C) 1987
D) 2001
Answer: C) 1987
29. What was Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan widely known as?
A) Mahatma Khan
B) Frontier Leader
C) Frontier Gandhi
D) Red Shirt Activist
Answer: C) Frontier Gandhi
30. Which Bharat Ratna recipient was known as the “Nightingale of India”?
A) M .S. Subbulakshmi
B) Lata Mangeshkar
C) Asha Bhosle
D) Jamini Roy
Answer. B) Lata Mangeshkar
