Consider the following statements regarding Bharat Ratna Awards 1 It was instituted in 1954 and cons...........

Consider the following statements regarding Bharat Ratna Awards-

1. It was instituted in 1954 and considered as the highest civilian award of Republic of India.

2. C. V. Raman was among the first recipients of Bharat Ratna award.

3. It do not provide for posthumous award.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

Bharat Ratna award is conferred in recognition of exceptional service/performance of highest order in any field of human endeavor.

It is highest civilian award of Republic of India. It was instituted in 2 January 1954.
First recipients of Bharat Ratna award (1954)- C. Rajagopalachari, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and C. V. Raman.
Bharat Ratna recipients rank 7th in order of precedence of Republic of India.
Till 2011 the award was originally limited to achievements in fields of arts, literature, science, and public services which was then changed. Also, original statutes did not provide for posthumous awards but were amended in 1955 to permit them.