The 'Bharat Ratna' was suspended between which years? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Bharat Ratna' was suspended between which years?
A. 1977-1980
B. 1966-1970
C. 1992-1995
D. 1980-1984
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Bharat Ratna was suspended from 1977 to 1980 (during the Morarji Desai government) as they considered it 'not appropriate'. It was later revived.

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Who is the only Indian to have won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences?
A. Amartya Sen
B. None of these
C. Both A and B
D. Abhijit Banerjee

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Both Amartya Sen (1998) and Abhijit Banerjee (2019) have won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences.

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The Bharat Ratna is awarded for:
A. Literary contribution
B. Military bravery
C. Sports excellence
D. Exceptional service in any field

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Bharat Ratna is awarded for exceptional service in any field of human endeavour, without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex.

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Who was the first Indian recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award?
A. Mother Teresa
B. Jayaprakash Narayan
C. Baba Amte
D. Acharya Vinoba Bhave

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Acharya Vinoba Bhave received the first Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1958.

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