1998 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 1998 · General Studies
Question 24: International Relations and Current Affairs
Bharat Ratna was awarded in 1997 to
aDr. Homi Bhabha (posthumous)
bFormer President R. Venkataraman
cSatyajit Ray (posthumous)
dDr. Abdul Kalam
AnswerThe answer is (d).
Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam received the Bharat Ratna in 1997 for his work in India's missile and space programmes; the other 1997 awardees were Aruna Asaf Ali (posthumously) and Gulzarilal Nanda. Homi Bhabha never received a Bharat Ratna, and Satyajit Ray received it in 1992.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Homi Bhabha never received the Bharat Ratna.
- (b) Venkataraman is not among the 1997 awardees.
- (c) Satyajit Ray received it in 1992, not 1997.
- (d) Right: A.P.J. Abdul Kalam received it in 1997.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 1998, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.