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Who was the first woman to receive the Bharat Ratna?

1. Lata Mangeshkar
2. Mother Teresa
3. Indira Gandhi
4. Sarojini Naidu

Correct answer: Indira Gandhi

Solution

Indira Gandhi was the first woman to receive the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award. She received it in 1971.

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