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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 43

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2022 - 10 Feb 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q43

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Who among the following is NOT a Bharat Ratna awardee?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Mahatma Gandhi.

Mahatma Gandhi has not been awarded the Bharat Ratna. This may seem a little surprising, as he played a key role in India's independence and is also known as the "Father of the Nation". Bharat Ratna was introduced in 1954, while Gandhi died in 1948. Although this award can be given to both living and posthumous people, the government did not give Bharat Ratna to Gandhiji, as he was considered a symbol of the soul of India and it was believed that his greatness could not be measured by any award.