Question

The first posthumous recipient of the Bharat Ratna award was

• A. Jawaharlal Nehru
• B. V. V. Giri
• C. Indira Gandhi
• D. Lal Bahadur Shastri

Hint:

The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award in India, and posthumous awards are usually given for exceptional contributions to the nation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Lal Bahadur Shastri was the first posthumous recipient of the Bharat Ratna award, which was given to him in recognition of his contributions to the country, especially for his leadership during the 1965 India-Pakistan war.