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Who was the first Indian to receive the Bharat Ratna award?

1. Jawaharlal Nehru
2. C.V. Raman
3. Dr. Radhakrishnan
4. C. Rajagopalachari

Correct answer: C. Rajagopalachari

Solution

C. Rajagopalachari was one of the first recipients of the Bharat Ratna in 1954 and is regarded as the first Indian to receive it. The award was first given to three people that year.

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