2009 · Q4
Which one of the following statements regarding Bharat Ratna award is not correct ?
General KnowledgeStatic General Awareness
- AThe original specifications for the award called for a circular gold medal, 35 mm in diameter, with the sun and the Hindi legend “Bharat Ratna” above and a floral wreath below. The reverse was to carry the state emblem and motto
- BThe provision of Bharat Rama was introduced in 1954
- CBharat Ratna is awarded to Indian citizens only
- DThe first ever Indian to receive this award was the famous scientist, Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman
Explanation
Bharat Ratna has been awarded to non-Indians (e.g., Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Nelson Mandela).