Which Indian musician is the first singer to get the highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) M.S. Subbulakshmi.
· M.S. Subbulakshmi was the first Indian musician to be honored with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 1998.
· She was a renowned Carnatic classical vocalist and is often referred to as the "Nightingale of India."
· Subbulakshmi's contribution to Indian music, particularly classical music, was immense, and she gained international recognition for her performances.
· Her renditions of devotional songs and her humanitarian efforts also earned her global admiration.
· She was the first Indian musician to perform at the United Nations General Assembly in 1966.
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· M.S. Subbulakshmi was born in 1916 in Tamil Nadu and became a legend in Carnatic music.
· She received several prestigious awards, including the Padma Bhushan (1954), Padma Vibhushan (1975), and Ramon Magsaysay Award (1974) for public service.
· Subbulakshmi's version of the Bhajan "Vaishnava Janato" is considered iconic.
· She passed away in 2004, leaving behind a rich musical legacy.