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.
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Answer: C. The Gandhi Peace Prize jury is chaired by the Prime Minister. Its members include the Chief Justice of India and the Leader of the single largest opposition party in the Lok Sabha, plus two eminent persons. The President is not on the jury; the President presents the award.
Watch for: The President presents the award, but is not part of the jury that selects the winner.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The Chief Justice of India is also on the jury.
- B. The President of India is not a jury member.
- D. The Prime Minister and Leader of Opposition are members, and the President is not.
Source to check: Ministry of Culture, Gandhi Peace Prize guidelines; PIB releases on the award.
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