Who amongst the following are members of the Jury to select the recipient of the ‘Gandhi Peace Prize’?

1. The President of India
2. The Prime Minister of India
3. The Chief Justice of India
4. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. II and IV only
2. I, II and III
3. II, III and IV
4. I and III only

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

• Gandhi Peace Prize is an annual award instituted by Government of India in 1995, on the occasion of 125^th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi as a tribute to the ideals espoused by Mahatma Gandhi.
• The award is open to all persons regardless of nationality, race, language, caste, creed or gender.
• The award carries an amount of Rs. 1 crore, a citation, a plaque and an exquisite traditional handicraft/handloom item.
• Composition of the Jury for Gandhi Peace Prize:
  • The jury consists of five members:
  • Prime Minister of India
  • Chief Justice of India
  • Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha
  • Two eminent persons nominated by the Prime Minister

Answer: (c) II, III and IV; Difficulty Level: Hard