The legendary Nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar passed away at the age of 92. In which of the following year was the singer honoured with the prestigious Bharat Ratna award?

• A. 2005
• B. 2010
• C. 2001
• D. 1995

Answer: (C)

The legendary Nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar honoured with Bharat Ratna in 2001. Besides Bharat Ratna, Lata Mangeshkar was honoured with Padma Vibhushan in 1999 and the Rajiv Gandhi Award in 1997. The singer had also won three National Awards.