Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1991. He was the first Indian to receive the award. The Bharat Ratna is India’s highest civilian award. It is awarded by the President of India to citizens of India in recognition of their exceptional service to the nation.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was born in Karamsad, Gujarat, in 1875. He was a lawyer by profession. He joined the Indian National Congress in 1900. He was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. He played a key role in the Indian independence movement. He was the Home Minister of India from 1947 to 1950. He is known as the Iron Man of India for his role in the integration of the princely states into the Indian Union. He died in 1950.
The Bharat Ratna was instituted in 1954. It is awarded in three categories: science, art, and literature. The award consists of a medal, a scroll of honor, and a cash prize. The award is given annually on the Republic Day of India.
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A. 1991: This option is incorrect because Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1991.
B. 1992: This option is incorrect because Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1991.
C. 1993: This option is incorrect because Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1991.
D. 1994: This option is incorrect because Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1991.