SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 26

SSC GD Const (English) - 20 Feb 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q26

Which Indian musician is the first singer to get the highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. M.S. Subbulakshmi.

  • M.S. Subbulakshmi is the first Indian musician to receive the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.
  • Awarded in 1998, she was celebrated for her exceptional contributions to Carnatic music and her significant impact on Indian classical music and culture.