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Who amongst the following are members of the Jury to select the recipient of 'Gandhi Peace Prize'?The President of IndiaThe Prime Minister of IndiaThe Chief Justice of IndiaThe Leader of Opposition in the Lok SabhaSelect the correct answer using the code given below.

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Correct Answer: C — II, III and IVStep-by-step Solution:The Gandhi Peace Prize is an annual award instituted by the Government of India in 1995, coinciding with the 125th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. It is presented to individuals and institutions for their contributions to social, economic, and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods.The Jury for the Gandhi Peace Prize consists of the following members: The Prime Minister of India (Chairperson of the Jury); The Chief Justice of India; The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha (or the Leader of the single largest opposition party in Lok Sabha if no formal recognised opposition exists); Eminent individuals nominated by the Government.The President of India is NOT a member of the Jury. The President confers the award but is not on the selection jury.Thus, from the given options: II (Prime Minister) ✓, III (Chief Justice) ✓, IV (Leader of Opposition, Lok Sabha) ✓ — three members are on the jury. I (President) ✗ — not on the jury.Why other options are incorrect:Option A (II and IV only): Incorrect. The Chief Justice of India (III) is also a jury member.Option B (I, II and III): Incorrect. The President (I) is not a jury member.Option D (I and III only): Incorrect. The President (I) is not a jury member, and the Prime Minister (II) and Leader of Opposition (IV) are also jury members.Key Concept: Gandhi Peace Prize: Instituted: 1995 (125th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi). Award amount: ₹1 crore (cash), a plaque, and a citation. Eligibility: Individuals, associations, institutions, or organisations from any country. It is open to all persons, regardless of nationality, race, language, caste, creed, or gender. Recipients include: Julius Nyerere (Tanzania, 1995), Grameen Bank/Muhammad Yunus (1999), Baba Amte (1999), Nelson Mandela (2000), Coretta Scott King (2004), Desmond Tutu (2007), ISRO (2014), Sulabh International (2016), Ekal Abhiyan Trust (2019), and others. The award reflects Gandhian ideals of non-violence, truth, and service to humanity. Note: Do not confuse with the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development (separate award by Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust).

Who amongst the following are members of the Jury to select the recipient of 'Gandhi Peace Prize'?The President of IndiaThe Prime Minister of IndiaThe Chief Justice of IndiaThe Leader of Opposition in the Lok SabhaSelect the correct answer using the code given below.

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