Question

Who was the first woman to win the Bharat Ratna award?

• A. Mother Teresa
• B. Sarojini Naidu
• C. Indira Gandhi
• D. Lata Mangeshkar

Hint:

The Bharat Ratna is awarded for exceptional service in the fields of art, literature, science, and public service.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Bharat Ratna award.
The Bharat Ratna is India’s highest civilian award, instituted in 1954. Step 2: Identifying the first female recipient.
Indira Gandhi, India’s first woman Prime Minister, was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1971, making her the first woman to receive the honour.