Who among the following was awarded with the Bharat Ratna in 2019?

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The correct answer is Pranab Mukherjee

Key Points

Pranab Mukherjee was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2019.
The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of the Republic of India, instituted in 1954.
It is conferred in recognition of exceptional service or performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavor.
Pranab Mukherjee served as the 13th President of India from 2012 to 2017.
He had a political career spanning five decades, during which he held various key positions in the government, including Union Finance Minister, Defence Minister, and External Affairs Minister.

Additional Information

Other recipients of the Bharat Ratna in 2019 included social activist Nanaji Deshmukh and singer Bhupen Hazarika.
The award is not limited to Indian citizens and can be awarded posthumously.
The recipients receive a Sanad (certificate) signed by the President of India and a medallion without any monetary grant.
There is no formal provision that recipients of the Bharat Ratna should be Indian citizens.
The recommendations for the Bharat Ratna are made by the Prime Minister to the President, with a maximum of three nominees being awarded each year.