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/ApproachThe 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 AnswerAmartya Sen