Which Indian civilian honor was awarded to Amartya Sen in 1999?
Bharat Ratna
Padma Vibhushan
Padma Bhushan
Padma Shri
Answer
In 1999, Amartya Sen was awarded India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, in recognition of his contributions to welfare economics and his impact on the understanding of economic development and social justice.
Mastermind of Economics: The Amartya Sen Chronicles