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Indian civilian awards: To whom was the Bharat Ratna awarded in 1999? Identify a correct recipient from that year's awardees. Choose the correct person.

Q: Indian civilian awards: To whom was the Bharat Ratna awarded in 1999? Identify a correct recipient from that year's awardees. Choose the correct person.

Concept/Approach The Bharat Ratna in 1999 included recipients such as Amartya Sen (economist). Other years often cause confusion (e.g., Lata Mangeshkar 2001; Sachin Tendulkar 2014). Final Answer Amartya Sen

Difficulty: Easy

Amartya Sen
Lata Mangeshkar
Mother Teresa
Sachin Tendulkar

Correct Answer: Amartya Sen

Explanation:

Concept/Approach
The Bharat Ratna in 1999 included recipients such as Amartya Sen (economist). Other years often cause confusion (e.g., Lata Mangeshkar 2001; Sachin Tendulkar 2014).

Final Answer
Amartya Sen

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