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Which industrialist has been honoured with Bharat Ratna ?
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- Ghanshyamdas Birla
- JRD Tata
- Dhirubhai Ambani
- Sir Shriram
- Ghanshyamdas Birla
Correct Option: B
Jahangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (29 July, 1904 – 29 November, 1993) was a French-born Indian aviator and businessman who became India’s first licensed pilot. In 1954, he was awarded the French Legion of Honour and. JRD Tata received a number of awards. He received the Padma Vibhushan in 1957 on the eve of the silver jubilee of Air India. He also received the Guggenheim Medal for aviation in 1988. In 1992, because of his selfless humanitarian endeavors, JRD Tata was awarded India’s highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna.