Multiple choice general knowledge

Who is the first woman to get 'Bharat Ratna'?

  1. Mother Teresa

  2. MS Subhalakshmi

  3. Lata Mangeshkar

  4. Indira Gandhi
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Explanation

Indira Gandhi was the first woman to receive India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, in 1971. Mother Teresa received it later in 1980, while M.S. Subbulakshmi and Lata Mangeshkar were honored in 1998 and 2001 respectively. Indira Gandhi received the award while serving as Prime Minister.

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