Multiple choice general knowledge

Lata Mangeshkar was awarded the Padma Bhushan in which year?

  1. 1959

  2. 1969

  3. 1979

  4. 1989
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Explanation

Lata Mangeshkar was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, in 1969 for her contributions to Indian music. She had already received the Padma Shri in 1958 and later received the Padma Vibhushan in 1999 and Bharat Ratna in 2001. The 1969 recognition came during the peak of her career.

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