Who among the following is the recipient of the top four civilian awards namely, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan and Bharat Ratna?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Ustad Bismillah Khan.
- In 2001, Ustad Bismillah Khan became the third classical musician to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.
- He was one of the few musicians to have received the Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri and Sangeet Natak Akademi awards.
- Bharat Ratna is the uppermost national honour in India. He got fame worldwide for performing the shehnai for more than eight decades.