The first musician to receive India's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, was _____.
- M.S. Subbulakshmi
- Ravi Shankar
- Bismillah Khan
- Bhimsen Joshi
Answer: M.S. Subbulakshmi
M.S. Subbulakshmi, the legendary Carnatic vocalist, became the first musician to receive Bharat Ratna in 1998. Renowned for her devotional renditions and global cultural ambassadorship.