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Who was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 2024?

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

Answer options

  1. L.K. Advani
  2. Karpoori Thakur
  3. Chaudhary Charan Singh
  4. Both B and C

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Both B and C

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (D) Both B and C šŸ“š Explanation: In early 2024, the Government of India announced five Bharat Ratna awards. Among them, Karpoori Thakur (former CM of Bihar), Chaudhary Charan Singh (former PM), P.V. Narasimha Rao (former PM), and M.S. Swaminathan (agricultural scientist) were awarded posthumously. L.K. Advani was also conferred the Bharat Ratna in 2024, but not posthumously. These awards recognize their immense contribution to Indian politics, social justice, and the Green Revolution.