In which year was Sachin Tendulkar awarded the Bharat Ratna?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) 2014

Explanation:

Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary Indian cricketer, was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, in the year 2014.

• He became the youngest recipient of the Bharat Ratna at the age of 40.
• He was also the first sportsperson to receive this prestigious honor.

Information Booster:

• Bharat Ratna is awarded in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavor.
• It was instituted in 1954.
• The award can be conferred posthumously as well.

More about Sachin Tendulkar:

• Known as the “Master Blaster” and “Little Master”.
• Played international cricket from 1989 to 2013.
• First player to score 100 international centuries.
• First cricketer to score a double century in ODIs.

Bharat Ratna Awardee 2024: Karpoori Thakur, Lal Krishna Advani, P.V. Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, M.S. Swaminathan.