Who received the 'Bharat Ratna' posthumously in 1991? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who received the 'Bharat Ratna' posthumously in 1991?

A. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

B. Rajiv Gandhi

C. B.R. Ambedkar

D. All of them

Answer: Option B

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Rajiv Gandhi was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1991.

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