Which is the correct pair honoured with Bharat Ratna in 1961?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Dr. B. C. Roy and Purushottam Das Tandon
In 1961, the Bharat Ratna was awarded to Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy and Purushottam Das Tandon, so option D is correct. Dr. Rajendra Prasad received it in 1962 and Dr. Zakir Husain in 1963, making option A incorrect. Exam tip: Memorise Bharat Ratna recipients as year-wise pairs where applicable.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Dr. B. C. Roy and Purushottam Das Tandon
Why is this the correct answer?
In 1961, the Bharat Ratna was awarded to Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy and Purushottam Das Tandon, so option D is correct. Dr. Rajendra Prasad received it in 1962 and Dr. Zakir Husain in 1963, making option A incorrect. Exam tip: Memorise Bharat Ratna recipients as year-wise pairs where applicable.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: Awards and Honours. Topic: Bharat Ratna.
