Which singer from Assam was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2019?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Bhupen Hazarika.
Bhupen Hazarika, an Indian singer, poet, and filmmaker from Assam, was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2019. He was also known as Sudhakantha, which means "nectar-throated".
Explanation
- Hazarika was a playback singer, lyricist, musician, poet, actor, and filmmaker.
- He was a prominent figure in Assamese culture and introduced Assamese folk music to Hindi cinema.
- His songs were popular in Assam, West Bengal, and Bangladesh.
- He was also known as the "Bard of Brahmaputra".
- He received many other awards, including the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Dada Saheb Phalke Award.