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What is the Bharat Ratna?
The highest civilian honor of India
In which fields can the Bharat Ratna award be given?
In the fields of Art, Literature, Science, Public Service, and Sports
Who recommends the Bharat Ratna award?
The Prime Minister
What is the shape of the Bharat Ratna award?
A peepal leaf
What is the weight of the Bharat Ratna award?
50 grams
Who is the first non-Indian recipient of the Bharat Ratna award?
Nelson Mandela
What is one of the controversies surrounding the Bharat Ratna award?
All of the above
What is the material used to make the Bharat Ratna award?
Gold
Study Notes
Bharat Ratna
Introduction The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian honor of India, awarded to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the country.
Eligibility
The award is given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions in the fields of:
- Art
- Literature
- Science
- Public Service
- Sports
Selection Process
The selection process involves:
- Recommendation by the Prime Minister
- Approval by the President of India
- The award is given without any distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex
Design and Features
The Bharat Ratna award is:
- A peepal leaf-shaped medal
- Made of gold
- 35 mm in diameter
- 2 mm in thickness
- Weighs 50 grams
- Has the national emblem of India on one side and the words "Bharat Ratna" in Hindi on the other
Notable Recipients
Some notable recipients of the Bharat Ratna award include:
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Indira Gandhi
- Rajendra Prasad
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Amartya Sen
- Nelson Mandela (first non-Indian recipient)
Controversies
There have been controversies surrounding the award, including:
- Allegations of political bias in the selection process
- Criticisms of the award being given to individuals with questionable credentials
- Debates over the posthumous awarding of the Bharat Ratna
Bharat Ratna
Introduction
- Highest civilian honor of India, awarded for exceptional contributions to the country.
Eligibility
- Awarded to individuals with outstanding contributions in:
- Art
- Literature
- Science
- Public Service
- Sports
Selection Process
- Recommendation by the Prime Minister
- Approval by the President of India
- No distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex
Design and Features
- Peepal leaf-shaped medal made of gold
- 35 mm in diameter, 2 mm in thickness, weighing 50 grams
- National emblem of India on one side and "Bharat Ratna" in Hindi on the other
Notable Recipients
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Indira Gandhi
- Rajendra Prasad
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Amartya Sen
- Nelson Mandela (first non-Indian recipient)
Controversies
- Allegations of political bias in the selection process
- Criticisms of awards given to individuals with questionable credentials
- Debates over posthumous awarding of the Bharat Ratna
Learn about the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor, its eligibility criteria, and selection process.
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