Who amongst the following are members of the Jury to select the recipient of ‘Gandhi Peace Prize’? I. The President of India II. The Prime Minister of India III. The Chief Justice of India IV. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A. II and IV only
- B. I, II and III
- C. II, III and IV
- D. I and III only
Answer: C
Explanation
The Gandhi Peace Prize is an international award instituted by the Government of India in 1995 to honor Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals. The jury for selecting the recipient of the Gandhi Peace Prize is composed of: II. The Prime Minister of India (who serves as the Chairperson). III. The Chief Justice of India. IV. The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. Additionally, two eminent persons are nominated by the Prime Minister. The President of India (I) is not a member of the jury. Therefore, statements II, III, and IV are correct. Awards and honors, especially those with national significance and a distinguished selection process, are relevant for UPSC Art & Culture and Current Affairs.