The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize, 2002 was awarded to
- AJohn Hume
- BNelson Mandela
- CNorodom SihanoukCorrect
- DSadako Ogata
Explanation
The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize, 2002 was awarded to Norodom Sihanouk, the former King of Cambodia, for his contributions to peace and national reconciliation.
A) John Hume received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1998, not the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize in 2002. B) Nelson Mandela received the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize in 1992, not 2002. C) Norodom Sihanouk was indeed the recipient of the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize in 2002. D) Sadako Ogata received the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize in 2001, not 2002.
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