Who among the following Indian classical musicians was the very first to be presented with the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi
The first Indian classical musician to be presented with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, was M.S. Subbulakshmi. She received this prestigious award in 1998 for her exceptional contributions to Indian classical music, particularly in the Carnatic music tradition.