M.S. Subbulakshmi is the first ______ with the Bharat Ratna in 1998.
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Correct Answer: Option 1: Musician
Explanation:
M.S. Subbulakshmi was the first musician to be awarded India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, in 1998. She was a legendary Carnatic music singer and is known worldwide for her divine voice and devotional songs.
Additional Facts:
Awards: She was also the first Indian musician to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award (1974).
Arts Field: Subbulakshmi also performed at the United Nations General Assembly.
Cultural Significance: She is often remembered as the 'Nightingale of India' and the Queen of Carnatic Music.
Possible Questions for the Upcoming Exam:
Who was the first musician to receive the Bharat Ratna?
(Answer: M.S. Subbulakshmi).
In which year was M.S. Subbulakshmi awarded the Bharat Ratna?
(Answer: 1998).
In which year did 'Pandit Ravi Shankar' (Sitar player) receive the Bharat Ratna?
(Answer: 1999).