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
Ans-c
Explanation
As per para 2 of Chapter VI of Code of Procedure of Gandhi Peace Prize, the Jury shall comprise of the following persons:-
| 1. | Prime Minister of India | Chairman (ex-officio) |
| 2. | Chief Justice of India | Member (ex-officio) |
| 3. | Leader of the Opposition recognised as such in the Lok Sabha or where there is no such Leader of Opposition then the Leader of the single largest opposition party in that House | Member (ex-officio) |
| 4. | Eminent person | Nominated Member |
| 5. | Eminent person | Nominated member |
This annual award is given to individuals, associations, institutions or organisations who have worked selflessly for peace, non-violence and amelioration of human sufferings, particularly of the less-privileged section of society, contributing towards social justice and harmony. The Award is open to all persons regardless of nationality, race, language, caste, creed or gender. Normally, contributions made during the ten years immediately preceding the nomination are considered. Older contributions may also be considered if their significance has not become apparent recently.
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