Who among the following is the first singer to be presented with India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna?

Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi

The correct answer is Option (3) → Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi

The first singer to be presented with India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, is M. S. Subbulakshmi.

M. S. Subbulakshmi, also known as Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi, was a legendary Carnatic vocalist. She received the Bharat Ratna in 1998 for her exceptional contribution to Indian classical music.