Who among the following was the first non-Indian to receive the Bharat Ratna, the highest Indian honour that can be given to civilians?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Abdul Ghaffar Khan
The first non-Indian to receive the Bharat Ratna was Abdul Ghaffar Khan.
- Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, also known as Frontier Gandhi, was a Pashtun political leader who advocated for Pashtun rights and non-violent resistance against British rule in colonial India, similar to Mahatma Gandhi.
- He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1987.
- Nelson Mandela, another prominent figure who fought for freedom and equality, received the Bharat Ratna in 1990.