Who was the first foreign national to receive the Bharat Ratna? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the first foreign national to receive the Bharat Ratna?
A. Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
B. Nelson Mandela
C. Mother Teresa
D. Desmond Tutu
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan was awarded Bharat Ratna in 1987, before Nelson Mandela in 1990. He was from Pakistan (then British India) and is considered a foreign national.

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Practice More Awards and Honours Questions

Question #1
Which of the following is the highest award for contributions to Hindi language?
A. Mahapandit Rahul Sankrityayan Award
B. Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad Award
C. Hindi Sahitya Akademi Award
D. Vyasa Samman

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Vyasa Samman is the highest award for Hindi literature given by the K. K. Birla Foundation. Hindi Sahitya Akademi Award is also given but Vyasa Samman is considered higher.

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Question #2
The 'Correctional Service Medal for Gallantry' is given to prison staff. True?
A. True
B. It does not exist
C. False
D. It is given by state governments

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Yes, there is a Correctional Service Medal for Gallantry for prison personnel.

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Question #3
The Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony was first awarded in which year?
A. 2012
B. 2014
C. 2015
D. 2013

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Tagore Award was instituted in 2012 and the first recipient was Pandit Ravi Shankar (posthumously) in 2012? Actually, the award was given in 2012 to Ravi Shankar? I think he was the first. But the year of first award is 2012. Let me confirm: It was instituted in 2012, and the first award was given in 2012 to Ravi Shankar (posthumously). So answer A.

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