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In which year did Amartya Sen receive Bharat Ratna award? Amartya Sen is a Nobel laureate and an Indian economist.
- A.
  
  1999
- B.
  
  2000
- C.
  
  1985
- D.
  
  1990
Correct Answer
A. 1999

Explanation
Amartya Sen received the Bharat Ratna award in 1999. This prestigious award is the highest civilian award in India and is given in recognition of exceptional service or performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavor. Amartya Sen, being a Nobel laureate and an Indian economist, has made significant contributions to the field of economics and social welfare, which led to him being awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1999.

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In which year did Bismillah Khan receive Bharat Ratna award? Bismillah Khan was a Hindustani classical shehnai player.
- A.
  
  1998
- B.
  
  2001
- C.
  
  1980
- D.
  
  2005
Correct Answer
B. 2001

Explanation
Bismillah Khan received the Bharat Ratna award in 2001. The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award in India, and it is awarded for exceptional service or performance in any field of human endeavor. Bismillah Khan was a renowned Hindustani classical shehnai player, and he was recognized for his outstanding contributions to Indian classical music.

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In which year did Chidambaram Subramaniam receive Bharat Ratna award? Chidambaram Subramaniam was an Independence activist, Minister of Agriculture.
- A.
  
  2005
- B.
  
  2008
- C.
  
  1998
- D.
  
  1985
Correct Answer
C. 1998

Explanation
Chidambaram Subramaniam received the Bharat Ratna award in 1998. Chidambaram Subramaniam was an Independence activist and also served as the Minister of Agriculture.

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In which year did Gulzarilal Nanda receive Bharat Ratna award? Gulzarilal Nanda was an Independence activist and the interim Prime Minister of India.
- A.
  
  1997
- B.
  
  2005
- C.
  
  1980
- D.
  
  1999
Correct Answer
A. 1997

Explanation
Gulzarilal Nanda received the Bharat Ratna award in 1997. He was an Independence activist and served as the interim Prime Minister of India.

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In which year did A. P. J. Abdul Kalam receive Bharat Ratna award? A. P. J. Abdul Kalam is an aeronautical Engineer and the11th President of India.
- A.
  
  1997
- B.
  
  2005
- C.
  
  2006
- D.
  
  2009
Correct Answer
A. 1997

Explanation
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam received the Bharat Ratna award in 1997.

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Bharat Ratna Award: Interactive Quiz

In which year did Amartya Sen receive Bharat Ratna award? Amartya Sen is a Nobel laureate and an Indian economist.

In which year did Bismillah Khan receive Bharat Ratna award? Bismillah Khan was a Hindustani classical shehnai player.

In which year did Chidambaram Subramaniam receive Bharat Ratna award? Chidambaram Subramaniam was an Independence activist, Minister of Agriculture.

In which year did Gulzarilal Nanda receive Bharat Ratna award? Gulzarilal Nanda was an Independence activist and the interim Prime Minister of India.

In which year did A. P. J. Abdul Kalam receive Bharat Ratna award? A. P. J. Abdul Kalam is an aeronautical Engineer and the11th President of India.