In which year was permission for posthumous Bharat Ratna awards added to the rules?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 1955
The Bharat Ratna rules were amended in 1955 to permit posthumous awards. The year 1966 does not mark this rule change; it is associated with Lal Bahadur Shastri receiving the award posthumously. Exam tip: remember the year of a rule amendment separately from the year an individual received an award.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
1955
Why is this the correct answer?
The Bharat Ratna rules were amended in 1955 to permit posthumous awards. The year 1966 does not mark this rule change; it is associated with Lal Bahadur Shastri receiving the award posthumously. Exam tip: remember the year of a rule amendment separately from the year an individual received an award.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: Awards and Honours. Topic: Bharat Ratna.
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