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Lata Mangeskar was awarded Bharat Ratna in the year

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 2000
  2. 2003
  3. 2001
  4. 2005

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 2001

Explanation: Lata Mangeshkar received the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, in 2001. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ She was honoured for her six-decade contribution to Indian music. ▪️ Known as the 'Nightingale of India.' ▪️ She sang in over 36 languages, recording 30,000 + songs. ▪️ Other awards include Padma Bhushan (1969) and Padma Vibhushan (1999). ▪️ Her patriotic song 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon' remains iconic. ▪️ Passed away in February 2022, honoured with a state funeral. ▪️ The Lata Mangeshkar Award has been instituted in her memory by several states.