Who among the following is the recipient of top four civilian awards namely, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan and Bharat Ratna?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Ustad Bismillah Khan
The recipient of all four civilian awards - Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan and Bharat Ratna - is Ustad Bismillah Khan.
- Ustad Bismillah Khan was a legendary Indian musician credited with popularizing the Shehnai.
- He received the Padma Shri in 1961, Padma Bhushan in 1968, Padma Vibhushan in 1980, and the highest civilian honor, Bharat Ratna, in 2001.