Multiple choice general knowledge

Which Indian was the first to be awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously?

  1. Vinoba Bhave

  2. B. R. Ambedkar

  3. Lal Bahadur Shastri

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Explanation

Lal Bahadur Shastri was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1966 after his death, making him the first recipient to receive India's highest civilian award after death. He was honored for his leadership during the 1965 India-Pakistan war and his slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'.

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