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Which statesman from Karnataka was awarded the Bharat Ratna for his exceptional contributions to public service and administration, economic planning and industrial development, irrigation and water resource management, engineering and nation-building?

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Sir M. Visvesvaraya Engineer Day in India \[ 15^{th}\ \text{September} \] is celebrated in his honour.
  • S. Nijalingappa
  • M. Visvesvaraya
  • Devaraj Urs
  • Kengal Hanumanthaiah
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation


Step 1:
Identify the personality.
He was known for:
• Engineering excellence
• Irrigation projects
• Economic planning
• Nation-building
• Administrative reforms

Step 2:
Recall the award.
He was awarded: \[ {\text{Bharat Ratna in 1955}} \]

Step 3:
Choose the correct answer.
\[ {\text{Option (B)}} \]
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