Who was the first Indian to be conferred with the 'Bharat Ratna'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who was the first Indian to be conferred with the 'Bharat Ratna'?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. None of these
C. Sardar Patel
D. C. Rajagopalachari
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
C. Rajagopalachari was one of the first three recipients of the Bharat Ratna in 1954.

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