Q. Who was the first Assamese recipient of the Bharat Ratna award?
Answer: Gopinath Bordoloi
Notes: Gopinath Bordoloi was the first person from Assam awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1999. He was Assam's first Chief Minister and played a key role in its integration into India. The Bharat Ratna is India's highest civilian award established in 1954.
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