Lata Mangeskar was awarded Bharat Ratna in the year:

• 2000
• 2003
• 2001
• 2005
Correct Option: C  [ 2001 ]

Remark: In 2001, Lata Mangeshkar was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.
In the same year Hindustani classical shehnai player, Bismillah Khan was also awarded Bharat Ratna.