Which musician was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2001?
- Ravi Shankar
- Lata Mangeshkar
- Bismillah Khan
- Zakir Hussain
Answer: Lata Mangeshkar
Lata Mangeshkar, the legendary playback singer known as the 'Nightingale of India', was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2001 for her unparalleled contribution to Indian music.