Which Education Minister declined the Bharat Ratna while in office, arguing that members of the selection committee should not be recipients?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
- Step 1: Abul Kalam Azad declined the award while serving as Education Minister. Answer: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. Why not the others: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Syed Ahmad Khan and Rafi Ahmed Kidwai don't fit.
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