Previous year MCQs

Current Affairs UPPSC 1994 GS-I
Question

To which foreigner was "Bharat Ratna" awarded in 1990?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Mikhail Gorbachov

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mikhail Gorbachov”.
In 1990, the "Bharat Ratna" was awarded to Mikhail Gorbachev.

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