Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2025 · Polity and Constitution · Question 53

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.

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

Answer

II, III and IV

I. President of India — Not a member of the Gandhi Peace Prize Jury. The jury is chaired by the Prime Minister and includes the Chief Justice of India and the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha. Verdict: Incorrect.

II. Prime Minister of India — The Prime Minister is the Chairperson of the Jury for the Gandhi Peace Prize. Verdict: Correct.

III. Chief Justice of India — The Chief Justice of India is a member of the Jury. Verdict: Correct.

IV. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha — The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha is also a member of the Jury. Verdict: Correct.

Hence, II, III and IV are correct. Answer: (c).

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