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Who is the First Indian to receive Bharat Ratna and in which year?

  1. C. Rajagopalachari in the year 1954

  2. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan in the year 1954

  3. Both

  4. None
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Both C. Rajagopalachari and Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan received the Bharat Ratna in 1954, making them the first recipients. Rajagopalachari was the last Governor-General of India, while Radhakrishnan was a renowned philosopher and India's second President. They were among the five recipients announced in the very first batch of Bharat Ratna awards.

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