Bharat Ratna and the Presidency: Who among the following received the ‘‘Bharat Ratna’’ before becoming President of India? Pick the single correct name based on award chronology vs. tenure. Choose the correct option.
General Knowledge
Honours and Awards
Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
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AV. V. Giri
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BR. Venkataraman
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CA. P. J. Abdul Kalam
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DGiani Zail Singh
Answer
Correct Answer: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Explanation
Chronology
- A. P. J. Abdul Kalam received the Bharat Ratna in 1997 and became President in 2002.
- V. V. Giri (1975, after presidency), R. Venkataraman (1997, after tenure), Giani Zail Singh (not a recipient).
Final AnswerA. P. J. Abdul Kalam.