Q. During which of the following period the Bharat Ratna awards were discontinued?
Answer:
1977-80
Notes: The Bharat Ratna awards were discontinued from 1977 to 1980. This period was marked by political changes in India, including the end of the Emergency declared by Indira Gandhi. The award was reintroduced in 1980, and since then, it has been awarded to notable individuals for exceptional service in various fields.