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. Sardar Patel
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. None of these
D. C. Rajagopalachari
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
C. Rajagopalachari was one of the first three recipients of the Bharat Ratna in 1954.

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