1.
Bharat Ratna was awarded to which former Prime Minister posthumously in 2024?
A
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
B
Dr. Manmohan Singh
C
P.V. Narasimha Rao
D
Rajiv Gandhi
Answer and explanation
Correct Answer: B — Dr. Manmohan Singh
Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India (2004–2014) and architect of India's 1991 economic reforms, was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 2024 after his passing in December 2024.