UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 36
Who amongst the following are members of the Jury to select the recipient of 'Gandhi Peace Prize'?
- The President of India
- The Prime Minister of India
- The Chief Justice of India
- The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C (II, III and IV)
Explanation: The Gandhi Peace Prize jury includes the Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, but not the President of India. Other members include designated eminent persons.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
I: Excluded-President is not a jury member.
II: Included-the Prime Minister chairs the jury.
III: Included-the Chief Justice of India is a member.
IV: Included-the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition is a member.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-omits III which the answer requires.
B. Incorrect-includes I despite the item-wise findings; omits IV which the answer requires.
C. Correct-this matches the facts and the item-wise assessment above.
D. Incorrect-includes I despite the item-wise findings; omits II, IV which the answer requires.