Question

Who among the following personality is not awarded Bharat Ratna?

• A. JRD Tata
• B. Satyajit Ray
• C. C. Subramaniam
• D. Raj Kapoor

Hint:

Don't confuse Dadasaheb Phalke Award (cinema) with Bharat Ratna (national service). Raj Kapoor received the former, not the latter.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian award, given for exceptional service in the arts, literature, science, public service, and sports.
Let us review the awardees:
- (A) JRD Tata — Awarded Bharat Ratna in 1992 for his contribution to Indian industry and civil aviation. ✅
- (B) Satyajit Ray — Renowned filmmaker, awarded in 1992 for his exceptional contribution to cinema. ✅
- (C) C. Subramaniam — Played a key role in India's Green Revolution, awarded Bharat Ratna in 1998. ✅
- (D) Raj Kapoor — Legendary actor and filmmaker, awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1987), but not the Bharat Ratna. ❌
Thus, among the options, Raj Kapoor is the one who was not awarded the Bharat Ratna.