Question

Till 31 August 2020, the number of sportsperson/s awarded the Bharat Ratna was:
1. four
2. two
3. three
4. one

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : one

The correct answer is one.

• Bharat Ratna is the highest award given to the citizen of a country.
• It was first introduced in 1954.

• Sachin Tendulkar is the first Sportsman and Youngest Indian to receive this award in 2014.
• Any individual without discrimination of caste, race, occupation, gender, position or religion can be given this award.
• It is given to those people who do extraordinary performance or service in their respective fields for the betterment of mankind.
• The recipient receives a certificate and a medal.
• The certificate is signed by the President of India.

• To date, 48 persons were conferred with India's highest honour.