The first musician to be awarded with the highest civilian award of India, the ‘Bharat Ratna’ was __________.

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Answer 1

The correct answer is MS Subbulakshmi

Key Points

MS Subbulakshmi was the first musician to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 1998.
She was a renowned Carnatic vocalist and was widely recognized as the "Queen of Music."
MS Subbulakshmi's contributions to Indian classical music were unparalleled, and she played a crucial role in popularizing the genre both in India and abroad.
She was also the first Indian musician to perform at the United Nations General Assembly, further highlighting her international acclaim.

Additional Information

The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of the Republic of India, instituted in 1954.
It is awarded in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavor.
The award was originally limited to achievements in the arts, literature, science, and public services, but the government expanded its scope to include any field of human endeavor in December 2011.
Recipients of the Bharat Ratna receive a Sanad (certificate) signed by the President of India and a medallion.
The medallion is in the shape of a peepal leaf and is made of toned bronze.