SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 35

SSC GD Const (English) - 29 Feb 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q35

Who of the following was receiver of Bharat Ratna award?

I. Lata Mangeshkar
II. Bhupen Hazarika

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Both I and II.

Both Lata Mangeshkar and Bhupen Hazarika were recipients of the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.

  • Lata Mangeshkar, an iconic playback singer, was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2001 for her exceptional contributions to Indian music.
  • Bhupen Hazarika, a renowned singer, lyricist, and filmmaker from Assam, received the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 2019 for his contributions to Indian music and culture.

Both are celebrated figures in Indian cultural history.