Q. Consider the following statements: 

1. Holders of the Bharat Ratna decoration find a place higher than Judges of Supreme Court of India in the Indian order of precedence
2. First person to get Bharat Ratna posthumously was Lal Bahadur Shastri

Which among the above statements is / are correct?

Answer: Both are True
Notes: Both statements are true. 1. In the Indian order of precedence, Bharat Ratna awardees rank above Supreme Court judges, reflecting their exceptional contributions to the nation. 2. Lal Bahadur Shastri was indeed the first recipient of the Bharat Ratna awarded posthumously in 1966, following his death in January of that year. This prestigious award is India's highest civilian honor, established in 1954.