The correct answer is A. 1952, 67.
Bharat Ratna is India’s highest civilian award, instituted in 1954. It is awarded by the President of India to citizens of India in recognition of exceptional service to the nation. The award is a five-pointed star made of pure gold, set with a diamond in the centre. It is worn on a yellow ribbon around the neck.
As of 2022, 67 people have been awarded the Bharat Ratna. The first recipients were C. Rajagopalachari, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, and Jawaharlal Nehru in 1954. The most recent recipient is Bhupen Hazarika in 2019.
The following are the options for the question:
A. 1952, 67
B. 1954, 48
C. 1969, 45
D. 1972, 41
Option A is the correct answer. The Bharat Ratna was instituted in 1954 and 67 people have been awarded the award so far.
Option B is incorrect. The Bharat Ratna was not instituted in 1954. It was instituted in 1952.
Option C is incorrect. 45 people have not been awarded the Bharat Ratna so far. 67 people have been awarded the award so far.
Option D is incorrect. The Bharat Ratna was not instituted in 1972. It was instituted in 1952.