Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Who among the following is NOT a recipient of Bharat Ratna Award?

Options:

Bhimsen Joshi

Pandit Ravi Shankar

Bismillah Khan

Pandit Kumar Gandharva

Correct Answer:

Pandit Kumar Gandharva

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) - Pandit Kumar Gandharva

Pandit Kumar Gandharva, while a highly acclaimed and influential figure in Indian classical music, has not been awarded the Bharat Ratna. The Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian award, conferred in recognition of exceptional service or performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavor. However, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Pandit Ravi Shankar, and Ustad Bismillah Khan, all renowned musicians, have been honored with the Bharat Ratna for their outstanding contributions to Indian classical music.