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.
Detailed Explanation:
Statement I — Incorrect. The President of India is NOT a member of the Jury.
Statement II — Correct. The Prime Minister of India is the Chairperson of the Jury.
Statement III — Correct. The Chief Justice of India (or a Supreme Court judge nominated by CJI) is a Jury member.
Statement IV — Correct. The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha (or leader of the largest opposition party) is a Jury member.
So only PM, CJI, and Leader of Opposition are on the Jury — President is NOT.
Gandhi Peace Prize
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Instituted | 1995, on Mahatma Gandhi's 125th birth anniversary |
| Given by | Government of India |
| Awarded for | Social, economic, and political transformation through non-violence and Gandhian methods |
| Jury Chairperson | Prime Minister of India |
| Jury Members | CJI (or nominated SC judge), Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, two other eminent persons |
| Eligible recipients | Individuals/organizations, irrespective of nationality, race, language, caste, creed, sex |
| Prize details | ₹1 crore + citation + plaque |
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