Who among the following was the first non-Indian to receive the Bharat Ratna, the highest Indian honour that can be given to civilians?

Abdul Ghaffar Khan

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.