Who were the two music personalities who received the Bharat Ratna in 2001?
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Correct answer: Lata Mangeshkar and Ustad Bismillah Khan
In 2001, the Bharat Ratna was awarded to Lata Mangeshkar and the shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan. Pandit Bhimsen Joshi received the award later, in 2008, so option B is incorrect. Exam tip: remember the 2001 pair as Lata Mangeshkar for vocal music and Bismillah Khan for shehnai.
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Lata Mangeshkar and Ustad Bismillah Khan
Why is this the correct answer?
In 2001, the Bharat Ratna was awarded to Lata Mangeshkar and the shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan. Pandit Bhimsen Joshi received the award later, in 2008, so option B is incorrect. Exam tip: remember the 2001 pair as Lata Mangeshkar for vocal music and Bismillah Khan for shehnai.
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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